9781334058639 - A History of the Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings, Attached to the University of Oxford: Including the Lives of the Founders Classic Reprint by Chalmers, Alex (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book thoroughly explores the creation, history, benefactors, and residents of 20 colleges and 5 halls that comprise the University of Oxford, with a wealth of information on the medieval founders and their legacies. The author provides insights into the lives of those who shaped these institutions, from Walter de Merton, who established the first college in 1264, to notable scholars and alumni. The book explores the evolution of college architecture and traditions, examining how these institutions have reflected and influenced broader historical and cultural developments. An invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, architecture, and the intellectual landscape of medieval and early modern England, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging examination of the origins and development of Oxford's collegiate system. 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. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 590 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.