Oxford and Cambridge: An Uncommon History

Oxford and Cambridge: An Uncommon History

by PeterSager (Author)

Synopsis

A witty and detailed literary guide to Oxbridge, presented through an encyclopedia of facts, figures and anecdotes, this book is a unique combination of travel guide, history, biography and psychoanalysis of two cities that are not just places but states of mind.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 440
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 03 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 0500512493
ISBN 13: 9780500512494
Book Overview: A fresh look at the similarities and differences of these two institutions and their enormous impact on England's history

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Surveys with wit and humor almost every aspect of the two universities, from the earliest history to the latest student-spawned practices and catchwords.
Author Bio
Peter Sager has worked as an art critic and radio producer, and was a reporter on the weekly magazine Die Zeit. He is best-known for his guidebooks to the British Isles, which include Wales, East Anglia and The West Country.