Hugh Clout
- Published in print:
- 2003
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780197262863
- eISBN:
- 9780191734076
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- British Academy
- DOI:
- 10.5871/bacad/9780197262863.003.0008
- Subject:
- Sociology, Population and Demography
The uncertain relationship between studying regions (or places) and focusing on themes (or systematic processes) has characterised geography since the ancient Greeks, with ‘chorography’ being the ...
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The uncertain relationship between studying regions (or places) and focusing on themes (or systematic processes) has characterised geography since the ancient Greeks, with ‘chorography’ being the term employed to define the art of ‘describing the parts of the Earth’. Geography had been taught in British universities since at least the sixteenth century, when students at the University of Oxford were instructed about maps, globes and discoveries. This chapter examines the manifestation of regional studies in British geography during the twentieth century, paying attention to the institutional structures and some of the individuals involved, as well as the publications that appeared. In particular, the chapter discusses place description, regional geography and area studies.Less
The uncertain relationship between studying regions (or places) and focusing on themes (or systematic processes) has characterised geography since the ancient Greeks, with ‘chorography’ being the term employed to define the art of ‘describing the parts of the Earth’. Geography had been taught in British universities since at least the sixteenth century, when students at the University of Oxford were instructed about maps, globes and discoveries. This chapter examines the manifestation of regional studies in British geography during the twentieth century, paying attention to the institutional structures and some of the individuals involved, as well as the publications that appeared. In particular, the chapter discusses place description, regional geography and area studies.
Richard Symonds
- Published in print:
- 1992
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198203001
- eISBN:
- 9780191675645
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198203001.003.0013
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the careers of University of Oxford graduates who served the British Empire in the field of education. It explains that Oxford took a benevolent interest in the new colleges and ...
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This chapter examines the careers of University of Oxford graduates who served the British Empire in the field of education. It explains that Oxford took a benevolent interest in the new colleges and universities of the Empire which were often headed by the university's alumni. Oxford was asked to take a leading in the founding of University Colleges in various overseas locations including Ceylon, East Africa, and Rhodesia, but the most enthusiastic attempt to found an Oxford college overseas was in Christchurch, New Zealand.Less
This chapter examines the careers of University of Oxford graduates who served the British Empire in the field of education. It explains that Oxford took a benevolent interest in the new colleges and universities of the Empire which were often headed by the university's alumni. Oxford was asked to take a leading in the founding of University Colleges in various overseas locations including Ceylon, East Africa, and Rhodesia, but the most enthusiastic attempt to found an Oxford college overseas was in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Brian Harrison
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0025
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the changes in the University of Oxford's administrative structure during the period from 1914 to 1964. It suggests that the growth in the university's central direction and ...
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This chapter examines the changes in the University of Oxford's administrative structure during the period from 1914 to 1964. It suggests that the growth in the university's central direction and administration stemmed from its mounting size and complexity and from its tightening relations with outside bodies. It describes the university's structure in three consecutive periods. These include the ancien regime from 1914 up to the early 1930s, the years of Sir Douglas Veale until the mid-1950s, and the age of reform that lasted from then until the mid-1970s.Less
This chapter examines the changes in the University of Oxford's administrative structure during the period from 1914 to 1964. It suggests that the growth in the university's central direction and administration stemmed from its mounting size and complexity and from its tightening relations with outside bodies. It describes the university's structure in three consecutive periods. These include the ancien regime from 1914 up to the early 1930s, the years of Sir Douglas Veale until the mid-1950s, and the age of reform that lasted from then until the mid-1970s.
John Roche
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0010
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. Though differences between the cultures of arts and the sciences had ...
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This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. Though differences between the cultures of arts and the sciences had not been removed by 1970, it was being bridged more frequently than had seemed conceivably thirty years before. During this period, the importance of research was now as much emphasized in the arts faculties compared to in the sciences.Less
This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. Though differences between the cultures of arts and the sciences had not been removed by 1970, it was being bridged more frequently than had seemed conceivably thirty years before. During this period, the importance of research was now as much emphasized in the arts faculties compared to in the sciences.
J. G. Darwin
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0023
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter evaluates the validity of describing the University of Oxford as an international university or world university. It explains the criteria for a world university. These include having an ...
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This chapter evaluates the validity of describing the University of Oxford as an international university or world university. It explains the criteria for a world university. These include having an international reputation as a centre of scholarship, having sufficient funds to sustain a very substantial volume of academic activity, having a wide range of interests, and the ability to recruit a significant proportion of both its academic staff and its students on an international basis. Based on these criteria, Oxford can indeed be considered a world university.Less
This chapter evaluates the validity of describing the University of Oxford as an international university or world university. It explains the criteria for a world university. These include having an international reputation as a centre of scholarship, having sufficient funds to sustain a very substantial volume of academic activity, having a wide range of interests, and the ability to recruit a significant proportion of both its academic staff and its students on an international basis. Based on these criteria, Oxford can indeed be considered a world university.
J. P. D. Dunbabin
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0024
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the financial history of the university during the period from 1914 to 1970. Early on in the 20th century the Board of Finance sought central control over departmental funds, ...
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This chapter examines the financial history of the university during the period from 1914 to 1970. Early on in the 20th century the Board of Finance sought central control over departmental funds, but this proposal was rejected in March 1915 and the university remained highly decentralized. In 1917, the Board of Finance made another attempt to centralize college finances and failed again. In terms of finances, the university's income was little more than a third of that of the colleges collectively and it did not overtake this until the early 1950s. This chapter provides statistics relevant to the income of the Oxford colleges and the expenditure per students from the 1660s to 1988.Less
This chapter examines the financial history of the university during the period from 1914 to 1970. Early on in the 20th century the Board of Finance sought central control over departmental funds, but this proposal was rejected in March 1915 and the university remained highly decentralized. In 1917, the Board of Finance made another attempt to centralize college finances and failed again. In terms of finances, the university's income was little more than a third of that of the colleges collectively and it did not overtake this until the early 1950s. This chapter provides statistics relevant to the income of the Oxford colleges and the expenditure per students from the 1660s to 1988.
Michael Brock
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0027
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines changes at the University of Oxford during the period from 1970 to 1990. It describes the administrative adjustments made by the university and evaluates the influence of the ...
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This chapter examines changes at the University of Oxford during the period from 1970 to 1990. It describes the administrative adjustments made by the university and evaluates the influence of the Franks Report on these adjustments. It provides an account of how the university responded to the developing social and educational scene and to the policies and requirements of successive governments. This chapter also attempts to summarize how the changes during these twenty years affected Oxford's reputation and standing.Less
This chapter examines changes at the University of Oxford during the period from 1970 to 1990. It describes the administrative adjustments made by the university and evaluates the influence of the Franks Report on these adjustments. It provides an account of how the university responded to the developing social and educational scene and to the policies and requirements of successive governments. This chapter also attempts to summarize how the changes during these twenty years affected Oxford's reputation and standing.
Richard Symonds
- Published in print:
- 1992
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198203001
- eISBN:
- 9780191675645
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198203001.003.0014
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the British Empire Dominions' perception about the role of the University of Oxford. It analyses the impact of the university on the people of India, Australia, Canada, South ...
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This chapter examines the British Empire Dominions' perception about the role of the University of Oxford. It analyses the impact of the university on the people of India, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Rhodesia. It suggests that of the ‘kindred elect’, it was perhaps the Australians who made the most impact on Oxford and because those Australians who had brilliant Oxford academic careers tended to remain there.Less
This chapter examines the British Empire Dominions' perception about the role of the University of Oxford. It analyses the impact of the university on the people of India, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Rhodesia. It suggests that of the ‘kindred elect’, it was perhaps the Australians who made the most impact on Oxford and because those Australians who had brilliant Oxford academic careers tended to remain there.
A. H. Halsey
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0022
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter compares the status and reputation of the university with other British universities during the period from 1914 to 1970. It suggests that despite the changing basis of its eminence, the ...
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This chapter compares the status and reputation of the university with other British universities during the period from 1914 to 1970. It suggests that despite the changing basis of its eminence, the high place of Oxford in British higher education is beyond dispute. This is because the university has maintained a persistent power to place people in positions of high political and administrative office and it has encouraged productivity in its scientists and other scholars, which reinforced its ancient claims to status by adding merit to social connection. Through the 1970s Oxford remained a proud symbol and exemplar of the western university.Less
This chapter compares the status and reputation of the university with other British universities during the period from 1914 to 1970. It suggests that despite the changing basis of its eminence, the high place of Oxford in British higher education is beyond dispute. This is because the university has maintained a persistent power to place people in positions of high political and administrative office and it has encouraged productivity in its scientists and other scholars, which reinforced its ancient claims to status by adding merit to social connection. Through the 1970s Oxford remained a proud symbol and exemplar of the western university.
Benjamin John King
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- September 2009
- ISBN:
- 9780199548132
- eISBN:
- 9780191720383
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199548132.003.0001
- Subject:
- Religion, Church History
This Introduction outlines the book's four main themes and outlines Newman's career path starting with Oxford in the 1820s. The Introduction goes on to give a brief overview of each chapter which ...
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This Introduction outlines the book's four main themes and outlines Newman's career path starting with Oxford in the 1820s. The Introduction goes on to give a brief overview of each chapter which follows.Less
This Introduction outlines the book's four main themes and outlines Newman's career path starting with Oxford in the 1820s. The Introduction goes on to give a brief overview of each chapter which follows.
Jose Harris
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0009
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in the arts and social sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. On the eve of World War 2, academic life in Oxford was ...
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This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in the arts and social sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. On the eve of World War 2, academic life in Oxford was dominated a cluster of over-arching and interlocking themes that included the pre-eminence of the humanities, the power of the colleges, and the priority given to the teaching of undergraduates. During and after the war, major changes occurred in the structure of the area of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), which reflected the rise of specialization and the decline of the old synoptic vision of the social sciences.Less
This chapter examines changes in the teaching and research in the arts and social sciences at Oxford during the period from 1939 to 1970. On the eve of World War 2, academic life in Oxford was dominated a cluster of over-arching and interlocking themes that included the pre-eminence of the humanities, the power of the colleges, and the priority given to the teaching of undergraduates. During and after the war, major changes occurred in the structure of the area of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), which reflected the rise of specialization and the decline of the old synoptic vision of the social sciences.
Richard Symonds
- Published in print:
- 1992
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198203001
- eISBN:
- 9780191675645
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198203001.003.0010
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the role of Cecil Rhodes in the improvement of the University of Oxford. It discusses Rhodes entering Oxford, his career highlights, and his bequests to the university. It ...
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This chapter examines the role of Cecil Rhodes in the improvement of the University of Oxford. It discusses Rhodes entering Oxford, his career highlights, and his bequests to the university. It explains that Rhodes' magnificent bequests stimulated discussion outside and inside Oxford about the university's role as a great Imperial university. However, Rhodes believed that Oxford should not be used to promote cultural imperialism and to impose or inculcate English standards as universal standards.Less
This chapter examines the role of Cecil Rhodes in the improvement of the University of Oxford. It discusses Rhodes entering Oxford, his career highlights, and his bequests to the university. It explains that Rhodes' magnificent bequests stimulated discussion outside and inside Oxford about the university's role as a great Imperial university. However, Rhodes believed that Oxford should not be used to promote cultural imperialism and to impose or inculcate English standards as universal standards.
F. M. Turner
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0011
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines changes in the religious character of Oxford during the 20th century. Throughout this period, Oxford religion has maintained a significant and noted physical and social as well ...
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This chapter examines changes in the religious character of Oxford during the 20th century. Throughout this period, Oxford religion has maintained a significant and noted physical and social as well as spiritual presence in the university. The university devoted less corporate attention to religion during the 1970s compared to the 1910s and more attention to educating students in non-religious subjects and launching most of them into secular careers. Despite this, religion persisted within those secular settings because the college chaplains and the faculty of theology continued to have strong ties in academic life and because the emotions and personal needs to which the university has perennially addressed itself continued to stir significant numbers of people.Less
This chapter examines changes in the religious character of Oxford during the 20th century. Throughout this period, Oxford religion has maintained a significant and noted physical and social as well as spiritual presence in the university. The university devoted less corporate attention to religion during the 1970s compared to the 1910s and more attention to educating students in non-religious subjects and launching most of them into secular careers. Despite this, religion persisted within those secular settings because the college chaplains and the faculty of theology continued to have strong ties in academic life and because the emotions and personal needs to which the university has perennially addressed itself continued to stir significant numbers of people.
Charles Webster
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0012
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines teaching and research in medicine at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1970. During the early part of the 20th century, medicine lost grounds to the humanities and the ...
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This chapter examines teaching and research in medicine at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1970. During the early part of the 20th century, medicine lost grounds to the humanities and the general revival of the medical school occurred only in the 1960s. By the 1970s, the quota for medical students had been increased and a new syllabus was developed to serve as a bridge course designed to act as an introduction to the scientific basis of clinical medicine. In addition, a major building for the medical school was constructed using money from the Commonwealth Fund. Thus, the university had to come terms with its role as a complete medical school by 1970.Less
This chapter examines teaching and research in medicine at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1970. During the early part of the 20th century, medicine lost grounds to the humanities and the general revival of the medical school occurred only in the 1960s. By the 1970s, the quota for medical students had been increased and a new syllabus was developed to serve as a bridge course designed to act as an introduction to the scientific basis of clinical medicine. In addition, a major building for the medical school was constructed using money from the Commonwealth Fund. Thus, the university had to come terms with its role as a complete medical school by 1970.
J. M. Winter
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0001
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the impact of World War I on the University of Oxford. There were positive and negative effects of the war. War severed the university's ties with German scholars and undermined ...
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This chapter examines the impact of World War I on the University of Oxford. There were positive and negative effects of the war. War severed the university's ties with German scholars and undermined the real value of the endowments of Oxford colleges. However, it also drew the University, the civil service, and industry more closely together, which led to the establishment of the University Grants Committee and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals.Less
This chapter examines the impact of World War I on the University of Oxford. There were positive and negative effects of the war. War severed the university's ties with German scholars and undermined the real value of the endowments of Oxford colleges. However, it also drew the University, the civil service, and industry more closely together, which led to the establishment of the University Grants Committee and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals.
J.B. Morrell
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0006
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines teaching and research in the field of non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. The university's contribution to the war effort through its scientists ...
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This chapter examines teaching and research in the field of non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. The university's contribution to the war effort through its scientists anticipated the increasing salience of Oxford science during this period. Some of the university's most notable non-medical scientists during this period include H. G. J. Moseley, J. W. Jenkinson, and G. W. Smith. This chapter provides statistics on the number of students, graduates, and faculty members in non-medical sciences.Less
This chapter examines teaching and research in the field of non-medical sciences at Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. The university's contribution to the war effort through its scientists anticipated the increasing salience of Oxford science during this period. Some of the university's most notable non-medical scientists during this period include H. G. J. Moseley, J. W. Jenkinson, and G. W. Smith. This chapter provides statistics on the number of students, graduates, and faculty members in non-medical sciences.
Richard Symonds
- Published in print:
- 1992
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198203001
- eISBN:
- 9780191675645
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198203001.003.0007
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the role of the University of Oxford in Indian studies and the history of the Indian Institute. It explains that Oxford's first connection with India came in 1579 when Father ...
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This chapter examines the role of the University of Oxford in Indian studies and the history of the Indian Institute. It explains that Oxford's first connection with India came in 1579 when Father Thomas Stephens went to Goa and spent the remaining thirty years of his life there. The evidence of Oxford's connection with Indian becomes firmer in the next century when two Oxford graduates, Edward Terry and Thomas Roe, who became chaplains to the East India Co. wrote books about their travels. Other dominant figures in Indian studies include Max Mueller and Monier Williams, who were instrumental in the establishment of the Indian Institute.Less
This chapter examines the role of the University of Oxford in Indian studies and the history of the Indian Institute. It explains that Oxford's first connection with India came in 1579 when Father Thomas Stephens went to Goa and spent the remaining thirty years of his life there. The evidence of Oxford's connection with Indian becomes firmer in the next century when two Oxford graduates, Edward Terry and Thomas Roe, who became chaplains to the East India Co. wrote books about their travels. Other dominant figures in Indian studies include Max Mueller and Monier Williams, who were instrumental in the establishment of the Indian Institute.
Daniel I. Greenstein
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0003
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the growth in the number of students or junior members of the University of Oxford from 1900 to 1990. During this period the annual number of men and women matriculating as ...
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This chapter examines the growth in the number of students or junior members of the University of Oxford from 1900 to 1990. During this period the annual number of men and women matriculating as members of the University increased by nearly fivefold. One of the recurring themes of the numerous and striking changes in Oxford life during this period is the gradual erosion of contrasts in both the representation and the experience of different types of junior member, whether scholar, commoner, male or female, rich or poor, students of the arts or of the sciences.Less
This chapter examines the growth in the number of students or junior members of the University of Oxford from 1900 to 1990. During this period the annual number of men and women matriculating as members of the University increased by nearly fivefold. One of the recurring themes of the numerous and striking changes in Oxford life during this period is the gradual erosion of contrasts in both the representation and the experience of different types of junior member, whether scholar, commoner, male or female, rich or poor, students of the arts or of the sciences.
Robert Currie
- Published in print:
- 1994
- Published Online:
- October 2011
- ISBN:
- 9780198229742
- eISBN:
- 9780191678912
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198229742.003.0005
- Subject:
- History, British and Irish Modern History
This chapter examines the arts and social studies at the University of Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. During this period, the university produced a number of texts in English and modern ...
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This chapter examines the arts and social studies at the University of Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. During this period, the university produced a number of texts in English and modern and oriental languages, textual and literary criticism, geography, and history. The Oxford University Press continued to contribute to the university's research activities and made a number of publications including the Oxford and Shorter dictionaries and The Dictionaries of National Biography.Less
This chapter examines the arts and social studies at the University of Oxford during the period from 1914 to 1939. During this period, the university produced a number of texts in English and modern and oriental languages, textual and literary criticism, geography, and history. The Oxford University Press continued to contribute to the university's research activities and made a number of publications including the Oxford and Shorter dictionaries and The Dictionaries of National Biography.
Huw Pryce
- Published in print:
- 2009
- Published Online:
- January 2012
- ISBN:
- 9780197264577
- eISBN:
- 9780191734267
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- British Academy
- DOI:
- 10.5871/bacad/9780197264577.003.0007
- Subject:
- History, Historiography
Robert Rees Davies (1938–2005), a Fellow of the British Academy, was a highly original historian who offered compelling new insights into medieval society through a body of work focused on Britain ...
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Robert Rees Davies (1938–2005), a Fellow of the British Academy, was a highly original historian who offered compelling new insights into medieval society through a body of work focused on Britain and Ireland and, above all, Wales. He deployed his formidable public skills as a chair of committees and eloquent promoter and advocate of the cause of history. To a considerable extent, Rees Davies' work as a historian was influenced by his higher education at University College London and the University of Oxford, as well as by the example of Marc Bloch and of other French historians. He was born at Glanddwynant, Caletwr, near Llandderfel in Merioneth, the fourth and youngest son of William Edward and Sarah Margaret Davies. The publication in 1987 of Conquest, Coexistence, and Change: Wales 1063–1415, which won the Wolfson Literary Award for History, further enhanced Rees Davies' reputation as a scholar. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in the same year.Less
Robert Rees Davies (1938–2005), a Fellow of the British Academy, was a highly original historian who offered compelling new insights into medieval society through a body of work focused on Britain and Ireland and, above all, Wales. He deployed his formidable public skills as a chair of committees and eloquent promoter and advocate of the cause of history. To a considerable extent, Rees Davies' work as a historian was influenced by his higher education at University College London and the University of Oxford, as well as by the example of Marc Bloch and of other French historians. He was born at Glanddwynant, Caletwr, near Llandderfel in Merioneth, the fourth and youngest son of William Edward and Sarah Margaret Davies. The publication in 1987 of Conquest, Coexistence, and Change: Wales 1063–1415, which won the Wolfson Literary Award for History, further enhanced Rees Davies' reputation as a scholar. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in the same year.
