About this title: In this entertaining and lively anthology, Jan Morris traces the history of the university from it foundation in the Middle Ages through to 1945, combining extracts from contemporary observers with her own linking commentary. Important events in the history of the University are described and explained ( development of the college system, Magdalen's defiance of James II, Newman and the Oxford Movement), and its life and times are exalted or derided by writers ranging from Anthony Wood to Evelyn Waugh. Unworldly scholars and eccentric dons walk these pages: characters like Benjamin Jowett, Sir ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1978-07-06
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Very Good. Very Good hardcover in DJ. Pages and covers are clean, crisp and unmarked. Top edge shows minor soiling. Dust jacket shows light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Free Delivery Confirmation! Ships same or next business day! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Good. 019214104X Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Good. 019214104X Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Price clipped. Ex-library. Nice hard cover, lightly read, acetate over dust jacket, library stamps & stickers, stk #2555x8. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 414 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1978-07-06
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Very Good. 1978 Hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition. Minor shelf wear of dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. We ship Mon-Sat from Pa. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Very Good. 019214104X dust jacket is missing. Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please email us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Ex-library, otherwise Very Good in hardcover in Very Good + dustjacket. 22 by 15 cm. 402 pages. Usual library markings including spine label, title page stamp and discard stamp on front endpaper. Torn front endpaper. Illustrated dustjacket with protective plastic covering. Contains index. Bright, clean. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; First Printing
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. Oxford Univ Pr, 1978. 1st Edition/1st Printing. Near Fine Book in Near Fine Dust Jacket. Price clipped. Light shelf wear to Book and Jacket. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new removable archival protector. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 019214104X HC. Edition Not Stated. ISBN: 0-19-214104-X. VG/VG; book plate glued to back of fly; dj in protective Mylar wrap. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hard Back
Publisher: Oxford University Press, UK
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Very Good/Good ++ 019214104x Ex Library Sticker on spine of jacket. Very minor edgewear to cover. Library plate on inner front cover. Stamping in usual places. read more
Edition: First Separate
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Oxford
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780192814241ISBN:0192814249
Description: Collectible; Very Good. VG+ 1ST IMPRESSION 1984 OXFORD TRADE PB WITH ORIGINAL COVER ILLUSTRATION OF ALL SOUL'S COLLEGE. ONE OF THE BEST TRIBUTES TO OXFORD AVAILABLE, JUDICIOUSLY SELECTED AND EDITED BY JAN MORRIS. LIGHT NATURAL AGING/MINOR READING WEAR & SLIGHT FADING TO SPINE ONLY. IMMEDIATE DISPATCH WORLDWIDE FROM UK TRAVEL LIT SPECIALIST-MORE JAN MORRIS AVAILABLE. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Hbk 402pp endpaper maps ISBN: 019214104X donor's inscn on first title pagr excellent clean text in price clipped dj in protective sleeve. read more
Description: Good. 0192814249 **Good Condition (Paperback)-PLEASE READ NOTE IN THIS COMMENT-**Older Version With Different Cover**-Bending Marks On Front Cover, Bending Marks & Interesting Writing On Inside Of Back Cover-Spine Creases, Pages Starting To Yellow Slightly On Edges, The Original Owners Name (Sarah Mullen) Is Written On Top Of First Page & There Is Writing Underlining On 21 of the 402+ Pages. No Highlighted Of Any Kind. NOTE: It appears the original owner had personal cardinal knowledge of ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780192141040ISBN:019214104X
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
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Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
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