A History of the University of Oxford offers a magisterial and concise chronicle of one of Europe’s oldest institutions, spanning from its uncertain medieval origins through the pivotal reforms of the nineteenth century (up to 1886). Authored by George C. Brodrick, the Warden of Merton College, this book moves beyond fanciful antiquity to present a…
The Colleges of Oxford: Their History and Traditions, edited by Andrew Clark, is not merely a compilation of institutional histories but an insightful collective biography of one of the world’s greatest academic centers. Drawing on contributions from members of the colleges themselves, this volume seeks to transcend mere institutional annals by showing how the history…
Cecil Headlam’s 1904 book, “Oxford and its Story,” presenting a comprehensive, narrative history of the city and University of Oxford. The author acknowledges using numerous historical sources, including volumes from the Oxford Historical Society and various monographs, to arrange his detailed account. The content spans from Oxford’s legendary founding and Anglo-Saxon era through the Norman Conquest and medieval…