Oxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes (Classic Reprint)

Andew Lang

ISBN 10: 1331540798 / ISBN 13: 9781331540793

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book captures the subtle yet profound changes in Oxford from the pre-university era until the "reformation era." By focusing on how students lived, it charts the university's evolution from a rough-and-tumble medieval town to the established center of learning it would become. In lively prose, the author helps readers understand the historical context of events such as the Legate's arrival in 1214 and the significance of King Henry VIII's patronage. The book also provides insight into how the focus on theology shaped academics in England, even as the Renaissance was unfolding across Europe. It concludes with a thought-provoking analysis of how and why the arrival of the Renaissance in England was ultimately unsuccessful. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331540798
• ISBN 13: 9781331540793
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Oxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes explores the university town through short, evocative essays and vignettes.

It gathers impressions of Oxford’s life across ages, from its streets and towers to the people who studied, taught, and argued there.

This edition presents a portable, reader-friendly portrait of the city as a home of learning, memory, and change. It blends observations on architecture with glimpses of student life, scholarly work, and the mood of different eras, offering a humane, accessible tour of the university’s surroundings.

• Short, illustrated sketches that frame Oxford’s daily life and historic evolution.
• Highlights of the town’s architecture, streets, and notable sites.
• Profiles of scholars, tutors, and undergraduates across centuries.
• A reflective tone that balances admiration with candid reminders of change and growth.

Ideal for readers who want a concise, atmosphere-rich guide to Oxford’s past and present, with a focus on how place and study shape one another.