{"product_id":"the-ivy-league","title":"The Ivy League","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch more than a grouping of eight colleges and universities  the Ivy Leaguewith its hallowed halls  private clubs  and grassy quadranglesis the consummate reward of the American Dream. Captured in countless novels  films  and television shows  and mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe  these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as universal symbols of one of Americas greatest strengthsits world-renowned education system. Representing the apex of academic achievement  the Ivy League is also a gateway to the socially powerful and elite  making it the wish of all parents for their children. But thats only the beginning. Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses  Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school and determines what sets them apartfrom the presidents theyve trained to the silver-screen characters theyve inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries  architectural styles  and popular fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44944914448437,"sku":"ByrdShop_1614280096","price":1001.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781614280095_466225ac-8d82-49f5-9bd2-7837d44489e1.jpg?v=1770385313","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-ivy-league","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}