Title: Academic patronage in the Scottish enlightenment
Description: Roger Emerson considers the politics of patronage appointments at the universities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews. He explores the ways in which 388 men secured posts in three Scottish universities between 1690 and 1806.
Subjects: Selection and appointment, College teachers, University of St. Andrews, Faculty, Enlightenment, University of Edinburgh, Political Patronage, University of Glasgow, History, Universities and colleges, great britain, Scotland, politics and government
Places: Scotland
Time periods: 18th century