Books
Read more about the two historic universities with our suggested reading list.
Oxford And Cambridge: An Uncommon History
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.
Author: Peter Sager
ISBN: 0500512493
Oxford: The Colleges And University
A picture book depicting Oxford: the Colleges and the University buildings.
Author: Chris Andrews
ISBN: 0954033132
The Architectural Drawings Of Magdalen College: A Catalogue
The architectural drawings of Magdalen College, Oxford number some 1,000 items and make up a collection unparalleled at any other Oxford or Cambridge college. They span three centuries, from the early 18th century to the present day, and contain many beautiful contributions from some of the great names of English architecture - including Nicholas Hawksmoor, James Wyatt, John Nash, Humphry Repton, Pugin and leading members of the Scott dynasty.
Author: Roger White
ISBN: 0199248664
King's College Chapel, Cambridge: The Story And Renovation
Story and renovation of the historic and well-known King's College Chapel.
Author: Rodney Tibbs
ISBN: 0900963174
Christ's: A Cambridge College Over Five Centuries
A revealing history of a very British institution by some of the leading historians of our era.
Author: David Reynolds
ISBN: 0333989880
The Dons: Mentors, Eccentrics And Geniuses
For 200 years Oxford and Cambridge universities were home to some of Britain's greatest teachers and intellects, each forming the minds of the passing generations of students. In this entertaining and informative book, Annan describes the great dons in all their glory and eccentricities: who they were, what they were like, why they mattered and what their legacy is.
Author: Noel Annan
ISBN: 0226021084
