
Great Rivals
Oxford versus Cambridge
Ross Reyburn(Author)
Pitkin Publishing
Published on 22. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84165-307-5 (ISBN)
Description
Never have two centres of learning produced such a combination of intellectual genius, academic achievement, sporting prowess, red-hot rivalry, scandal, sexual liberation, gluttony and violent uprising as the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. A useful, fascinating, witty, sometimes irreverent guide and miscellany comparing the two universities' histories, alumni, achievements, characters, eccentricities and scandals from foundation to today - warts and all. Part historical guide, part tourist guide, part quick reference almanac and miscellany of facts and figures, this is an all-round engaging and lively read. Invaluable for all those who want to know the real and unabridged Oxford and Cambridge. A perfect companion to the Pitkin City Guides.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Batsford
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84165-307-5 (9781841653075)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Oxbridge Quotes, Timeline, Two Shades of Blue: A Brief History of Oxford and Cambridge Universities, In the Name of the Lord: The Churchmen of Oxford and Cambridge, The Science Masters: Evolution, Destruction and the Answer to Life, Serving the Nation: Oxbridge Politicians, Mandarins and Other High Flyers, The Language Masters: Writers, Poets and Lexicographers, A Place of Some Secrecy: The Cambridge Spies, Something Completely Different: The Humourists of Oxford and Cambridge, From Iffley Road to Everest: A Wondrous Sporting Legacy, Halls of Fame: A Selection of Leading Oxbridge Alumni.