Four Great Academies of China 中国四大书院
中国四大书院：岳麓、白鹿洞、嵩阳、应天 English Between the 10th and 12th centuries, a distinctive form of educational institution matured in China: the shuyuan, often translated as “academy.” Unlike official schools or examination cramming centers, the shuyuan was typically founded by private scholars or funded…