Old West Point: 1802-1902
A lion's mouth: Academy governance
The corps starts here: admissions
The Athenian academy: academics
Sabers and goalposts: the physical program
The Spartan academy: military training
Toward a four-class system: leader development
A corps' mission: building character
Conclusion: character and intellect
Appendix A. Superintendents
Appendix B. Commandants
Appendix C. Deans of the academic board
Appendix D. Masters of the sword
Appendix E. Graduate managers of athletics.