A witty and detailed map of Oxbridge, presented through an encyclopaedic treasure trove of facts, figures, and anecdotes. "If Oxford were not the finest thing in England," wrote Henry James, "the case would be clearer for Cambridge." No other private institutions have had a greater impact on England'sand, at times, worldhistory, yet in different ways. Oxford has spawned more prime ministers, Cambridge more Nobel laureates. In Oxford, so it is said, things are brilliantly formulated; in Cambridge, they are seriously ...
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A witty and detailed map of Oxbridge, presented through an encyclopaedic treasure trove of facts, figures, and anecdotes. "If Oxford were not the finest thing in England," wrote Henry James, "the case would be clearer for Cambridge." No other private institutions have had a greater impact on England'sand, at times, worldhistory, yet in different ways. Oxford has spawned more prime ministers, Cambridge more Nobel laureates. In Oxford, so it is said, things are brilliantly formulated; in Cambridge, they are seriously thought through. Ever since the Victorian novelist William Thackeray invented a mythical "Oxbridge," these two very distinctive institutions have increasingly presented a common face to the world, a homogeneous elite whose sense of duty has been surpassed only by its self-confidence. For almost 800 years, the twin capitals of the intellectual life of England have radiated their influence across the globe: not just political leaders, but the best spies Communism could recruit; not just church leaders, but the great heretics and reformers; and writers, scientists, and scholars of every description. Peter Sager roams through the idyllic gardens and courtyards of Oxbridge, uncovers the secrets that lie behind the college gates, and supports his literary journey with color photographs and maps, a glossary, a list of useful addresses, and a guide to further reading. Oxford & Cambridge is a unique combination of travel guide, history, biography, and psychoanalysis of two towns that are not just places but states of mind. 63 illustrations, 47 in color.
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First edition (hardback). 8vo (25cm by 16cm), 438pp. 32pp colour plates. Original blue cloth, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0500512493.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0500512493. Color Photographs; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 438 pages; 2005 Thames & Hudson. Stout HC/DJ. 1st printing. Bright tight and fresh in crisp edged and uniformly bright color dust jacket. Feels and appears unread; no marks. Illustrated with color photos. As new. F/F.
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Translated from the German by David H. Wilson. 1st U.S. edition, 1st printing. 438 pp. Bibliography, index of people, index of places and themes. 63 illustrations, 46 in color. Fine book (binding square and tight, no markings, ribbon marker bound in) / Fine dust jacket (price not clipped). A clean, fresh copy.