Fordham: A History and Memoir

The story of Fordham University is a story of New York; it is a story of immigration, of clashes between Catholics and Protestants, of civil and women's rights, of war, money, and power. Schroth tells the history of Fordham University through stories of individuals-some famous and others less so. Through these stories, Schroth examines topics such as educational and religious controversies, the rise and fall of the Bronx, war, and racial desegregation.