Elton provides a comprehensive history of the Rhodes Trust and the Rhodes Scholarships, from their founding in 1903 to the mid-twentieth century. He delves into the lives and achievements of some of the most famous Rhodes Scholars, including Bill Clinton, Naomi Wolf, and Cory Booker. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education and the impact of scholarship on society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.