Andrew Dickson White

257 books • 3 series

American historian and educator Andrew Dickson White co-founded Cornell University and presided over it as its first president for over 20 years (November 7, 1832 - November 4, 1918). He had a reputation for broadening the purview of college curricula. He had been a politician who had represented New York as a state senator. Later, among other duties, he was designated as an American envoy to Germany and Russia. In his book History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, he attempted to substantiate the conflict thesis, which holds that science and religion have always been at odds. He was one of the pioneers of this theory. Clara (née Dickson) and Horace White welcomed their son Andrew Dickson White into the world on November 7, 1832 in Homer, New York. Horace was the son of Asa White, a farmer from Massachusetts, and his wife, while Clara was the daughter of Andrew Dickson, a New York State Assemblyman in 1832, and his wife. When Horace was 13 years old, a fire decimated their formerly prosperous farm.
Jan 1, 2013
Cover of A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, Vol. I (in Two Volumes)

A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, Vol. I (in Two Volumes)

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, Vol. II (in Two Volumes)

A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom, Vol. II (in Two Volumes)

Jul 5, 2012
Cover of Outlines of a Course of Lectures on History, Addressed to the Senior Class, in the Cornell University

Outlines of a Course of Lectures on History, Addressed to the Senior Class, in the Cornell University

Jul 5, 2012
Cover of Fiat Money in France; How It Came, What It Brought, and How It Ended

Fiat Money in France; How It Came, What It Brought, and How It Ended

Jun 1, 2012
Cover of Apostles of mediaeval Europe

Apostles of mediaeval Europe

May 1, 2012
Cover of Outlines of Lectures on History Volume 1-3; Addressed to the Students of the Cornell University

Outlines of Lectures on History Volume 1-3; Addressed to the Students of the Cornell University

Apr 12, 2012
Cover of Outlines of Lectures on History

Outlines of Lectures on History

Mar 2, 2012
Cover of The Presidency of Cornell University

The Presidency of Cornell University

Mar 1, 2012
Cover of The Provision for Higher Instruction in Subjects Bearing Directly Upon Public Affairs

The Provision for Higher Instruction in Subjects Bearing Directly Upon Public Affairs

Mar 1, 2012
Cover of A University at Washington

A University at Washington

Feb 8, 2012
Cover of The Most Bitter Foe of Nations, and the Way to Its Permanent Overthrow; An Address Delivered Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Yale College, July 25, 1866

The Most Bitter Foe of Nations, and the Way to Its Permanent Overthrow; An Address Delivered Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Yale College, July 25, 1866

Feb 4, 2012
Cover of Outlines of Lectures on History Addressed to the Students of the Cornell University (Volume 1)

Outlines of Lectures on History Addressed to the Students of the Cornell University (Volume 1)

Feb 1, 2012
Cover of A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles

A Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles

Jan 10, 2012
Cover of A Letter to Wm. Howard Russell, LLD., on Passages in His Diary North and South.

A Letter to Wm. Howard Russell, LLD., on Passages in His Diary North and South.

Jan 7, 2012
Cover of Methods of Teaching History (Volume 1)

Methods of Teaching History (Volume 1)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Lectures...

Lectures...

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Methods of Teaching History (Volume 37)

Methods of Teaching History (Volume 37)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Outlines of Lectures on History, Addressed to the Senior Class in Cornell University by Andrew D. White

Outlines of Lectures on History, Addressed to the Senior Class in Cornell University by Andrew D. White

Nov 13, 2011
Cover of Outlines of a Course of Lectures on History

Outlines of a Course of Lectures on History

Aug 26, 2011
Cover of A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom Vol II

A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom Vol II

Aug 25, 2011
Cover of Catalogue of Historical Library of Andrew Dickson White

Catalogue of Historical Library of Andrew Dickson White

Aug 19, 2011
Cover of Advanced Education. the Relations of the National and State Governments to Advanced Education / By Andrew D. White.

Advanced Education. the Relations of the National and State Governments to Advanced Education / By Andrew D. White.

May 25, 2011
Cover of Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral

May 25, 2011
Cover of Were Heretics Ever Burned Alive at Rome? a Report of the Proceedings in the Roman Inquisition Against Fulgentio Manfredi. Taken from the Original Manuscript Brought from Italy by a French Officer, and Edited, with a Parallel English Version and Illustra

Were Heretics Ever Burned Alive at Rome? a Report of the Proceedings in the Roman Inquisition Against Fulgentio Manfredi. Taken from the Original Manuscript Brought from Italy by a French Officer, and Edited, with a Parallel English Version and Illustra