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Author : Steven J. Gunn
Publisher : Third Millennium Information
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education, Higher
ISBN : 1906507961
This richly illustrated book will feature archival and architectural highlights spanning the 750-year life of Merton College.
Author : Julia C. Walworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Academic librarians
ISBN : 1851245391
The Merton library is rightly known for its antiquity, its beautiful medieval and early modern architecture and fittings, and its remarkable collection of manuscripts and rare books. However, a nineteenth-century plan to tear the medieval library down and replace it was only narrowly prevented. This brief history of Europe's oldest surviving academic library begins with its origins in the thirteenth century, when a new type of community of scholars was first being set up, and follows through to the present day and its multiple functions as a working college library, a unique resource for researchers, and a delight for curious visitors. Drawing on the remarkable wealth of documentation in the college's archives, this is the first history of the library to explore collections, buildings, readers, and staff across more than seven hundred years. The story is told in part through stunning color images that depict not only exceptional treasures but also the library furnishings and decorations, and which show manuscripts, books, bindings, and artifacts of different periods in their changing contexts. Featuring a historical timeline and a floor plan of the college, this book will be of interest to historians, alumni, and tourists alike.
Author : Bernard William Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Oxford (England)
ISBN : UOM:39015065893284
Author : Bernard W. (Bernard William) Henderson
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1374553042
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Bernard W. Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1331963621
Excerpt from Merton College This book is strictly a College history: that is, I have sought to avoid dealing with the general history of the University of Oxford except in so far as this itself affected, and was in turn affected by, the history of the College. The first part of this book consists of a narrative of events in chronological order: the second, mainly of an account of the buildings of the College. For so many have been the controversies concerning these, so lively is the interest and admiration they excite, and so great therefore is the necessary display of evidence quarried in the search for facts to help end the controversies and (if it may so chance) for some gratification of the interest, that this division into parts seemed to me expedient to avoid confusing the historical narrative, and to present a more satisfactory story of each separate part of the College buildings. The authorities for the College history consist mainly of the MSS. (a vast quantity) still preserved in the College archives. Those which I have found most useful will be found described and classified in an Appendix. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Bernard W. Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1051507761
Author : J. H. Bowman
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781326820473
This is the latest in an important series of reviews going back to 1928. The book contains 28 chapters, written by experts in their field, and reviews developments in the principal aspects of British librarianship and information work in the years 2011-2015.
Author : George Charles Brodrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:30023778
Author : Henry Julian White
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781108017978
Sometimes humorous, always fascinating, this work first published in 1906 provides a rare insight into one of Britain's oldest institutions.
Author : E. Merton Coulter
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780820331997
Relates the early history of the University of Georgia from its founding in 1785 through the Reconstruction era. In this history of America's first chartered state university, the author recounts, among other things, how Athens was chosen as the university's location; how the state tried to close the university and refused to give it a fixed allowance until long after the Civil War; the early rules and how students invariably broke them; the days when the Phi Kappa and Demosthenian literary societies ruled the campus; and the vast commencement crowds that overwhelmed Athens to feast on oratory and watermelons.
Author : Alan Bott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 0952231409
Author : Bernard W (Bernard Willia Henderson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101408752X
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : George Charles Brodrick,Oxford Historical Society
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020731478
This volume offers a comprehensive history of Merton College, one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges at the University of Oxford. Combining meticulous scholarship with engaging prose, Brodrick delves into the history and legacy of this venerable institution, exploring its founding, growth, and many notable alumni. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Oxford University, as well as those seeking to better understand the intellectual and cultural traditions of the British academic world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : James Finley
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594713170
For forty years, James Finley’s Merton's Palace of Nowhere has been the standard text for exploring, reflecting on, and understanding the rich vein of Thomas Merton's thought. Spiritual identity is the quest to know who we are, to find meaning, to overcome that sense of “Is this all there is?” Merton’s message cuts to the heart of this universal quest, and Finley illuminates that message as no one else can. As a young man of eighteen, Finley left home for an unlikely destination: the Abbey of Gethsemani, where Thomas Merton lived as a contemplative. Finley stayed at the monastery for six maturing years and later wrote this Merton’s Palace of Nowhere in order to share a taste of what he had learned on his spiritual journey under the guidance of one of the great religious figures of our time. At the heart of the quest for spiritual identity are Merton's illuminating insights—leading from an awareness of the false and illusory self to a realization of the true self. Dog-eared, tattered, underlined copies of this book are found on the bookshelves of retreat centers, parish libraries, and the homes of spiritual seekers everywhere. This anniversary edition brings a classic to a new generation and includes a new preface by Finley.
Author : Robert Byron
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:4064066371609
Begin a voyage through Persia and Afghanistan with renowned explorer Robert Byron in 'The Road to Oxiana'.This travelog recounts Byron's ten-month adventure, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of the Middle East, from Venice to Peshawar. As Byron travels through vibrant landscapes and encounters diverse cultures, he showcases his extensive knowledge of the region's architectural wonders. From the awe-inspiring Mosque of Sheikh Lutfullah to the majestic ruins of Persepolis, his vivid descriptions transport readers to these timeless sites.