Papers presented at international conference on history of univeristies in Spain and Latin America. Documents domestic and foreign influence of educational authorities, as well as of influential thinkers, who participated in higher education's development and transformation at various moments and places. Also discusses means used to justify their influence (legislation, political ideals, reforms, globalization) and ways in which institutions and students defended existing rights and privileges. Edition limited to 200 copies. Papers presented at international conference on history of univeristies in Spain and Latin America. Documents domestic and foreign influence of educational authorities, as well as of influential thinkers, who participated in higher education's development and transformation at various moments and places. Also discusses means used to justify their influence (legislation, political ideals, reforms, globalization) and ways in which institutions and students defended existing rights and privileges. Edition limited to 200 copies.