Project Gutenberg 2000-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 96 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew Oxford Transcribed from the 1922 Seeley, Service & Co. edition by David Price "Oxford" by Andrew Lang is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work captures the rich tapestry of life at the University of Oxford, exploring its diverse history through personal impressions and descriptions from various eras. Lang does not aim to provide a comprehensive history but instead offers snapshots of its evolving landscape and culture, reflecting on how Oxford influences and is influenced by its scholars and society over time. The beginning of "Oxford" sets the stage with a contemplative preface that reflects on the city's historical significance and its transitions across different ages. Lang likens the town to a palimpsest, suggesting that its identity has been shaped by its continuous use and modification through time. The opening chapter discusses the early history of Oxford, highlighting its geographical advantages and strategic importance as a center for trade, learning, and religion. It references figures like St. Frideswyde and the shifting dynamics among the early inhabitants, capturing the essence of the relationship between the town and its academic institution. Overall, this opening portion invites readers to ponder the depth of Oxford's historical context while illustrating its unique charm and significance in the realm of education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en University of Oxford -- History LF Text Browsing: History - Schools & Universities Browsing: Teaching & Education 228375 228275 2024-09-01T13:18:06.747044 2023-10-02T03:38:11.292866 text/html text/html 230541 2015-01-24T16:57:47 text/html 3662674 2015-01-24T17:02:54 text/html application/zip 3663304 2024-09-01T13:18:11.497936 application/epub+zip 3659303 2024-09-01T13:18:07.726977 application/epub+zip 136142 2024-09-01T13:18:07.193965 application/epub+zip 3729038 2024-09-01T13:18:14.654974 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3703115 2024-09-01T13:18:10.684939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189559 2022-09-02T04:08:32.413064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211043 211016 2024-09-01T13:18:06.333974 2023-10-02T03:38:10.963865 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 211232 2015-01-24T16:57:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 85283 2015-01-24T17:02:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17921 2024-09-01T13:18:14.802915 application/rdf+xml 14355 2024-09-01T13:18:07.272954 image/jpeg 2774 2024-09-01T13:18:07.232968 image/jpeg 3708279 2024-09-01T13:18:06.839964 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia