In Rudolf-Werner Dreier’s new book, the author tells of the pursuit of autonomy and academic recognition, formative individuals and the meaning of "mensa" rice pudding
What do the early modern cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, some vineyards in the Markgräfler Land, and the smell of rice pudding every Friday have in common? They’re all connected to the history of the University of Freiburg and can be found in a book that’s just been published by Verlag Herder. The volume with the straightforward title "University of Freiburg" describes the eventful path from the university’s founding in 1457 until today. ...
