The book "The University of Basel for fifty years since its reorganization in 1835" by Albert Teichmann is a study of the history of higher education in Switzerland. The author examines in detail the period after the reform of the university and studies the impact of these changes on teaching, scientific research and the socio-cultural environment of the University of Basel. The book offers readers an in-depth understanding of how the transformations and development of higher education in Switzerland took place in the 19th century through the lens of a particular university. Albert Teichmann's work is an important source for the study of the history of education and science in this region, and also makes a significant contribution to a detailed study of the university heritage of the University of Basel.