Tracing the development of the University of Exeter over the six decades
since it was granted its royal charter, this book tells the history of
the institution and its community. The author draws on a wide range of
resources, from archival material to the personal recollections of staff
and students, and records and analyzes the story of the university as it
engaged with the need to expand and evolve while responding to constant
financial and political pressures. Including interviews with leading
university figures, contributions from former students, and a postscript
looking to the future, this volume charts the University of Exeter's
changing place in the world of higher education.