"The Oxford Book of Oxford" is an intimate introduction to one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities. It offers a comprehensive look at the university's history and many eccentric figures. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in Oxford, its history, or higher education in general. Its unique feature is the varied perspectives from a range of authors, from Anthony Wood to Thomas Hardy, compiled by Jan Morris.

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In this entertaining and lively anthology, Jan Morris traces the history of Oxford University from its foundation in the Middle Ages through to the twentieth century, combining extracts from contemporary observers with her own informative commentary.The reader is invited to view the development of the college system, the creation of the Bodleian, Magdalen's defiance of James II, Newman, and the Oxford Movement. The life and times of Oxford are exalted or derided by writers ranging from the antiquarian Anthony Wood to Evelyn Waugh, Dr. Johnsonand Mr. Gladstone, Hilaire Belloc and Thomas Hardy. Unworldly scholars and eccentric dons walk the pages, accompanied by the great characters of Oxford such as Benjamin Jowett, Sir Maurice Bowra, and William Spooner.

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