Cambridge and Its Colleges by A. Hamilton Thompson
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"Cambridge and Its Colleges" by A. Hamilton Thompson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive exploration of the universities and colleges located in Cambridge, focusing on their architecture, history, and significance over time. It likely appeals to readers interested in historical architecture, educational institutions, and the rich traditions of one of England's most renowned academic centers. The opening of the book provides a
foundation for understanding the complex history of Cambridge. The author discusses various historical perspectives on the town's origins, touching upon its Roman connections and Saxon roots. It explores the evolution of academic life in Cambridge from monastic institutions to colleges, tracing the gradual development of a structured university system. Additionally, the narrative highlights the impact of individual benefactors and the intertwined history between the town and the university, setting the stage for a deeper exploration into the distinct colleges that define Cambridge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thompson, A. Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton), 1873-1952 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | New, E. H. (Edmund Hort), 1871-1931 |
| Title | Cambridge and Its Colleges |
| Contents | Cambridge -- The University Church -- Peterhouse -- Clare College -- Pembroke College -- Gonville and Caius College -- Trinity Hall -- Corpus Christi College -- King's College -- Queens' College -- St Catharine's College -- Jesus College -- Christ's College -- St John's College -- Magdalene College -- Trinity College -- Emmanuel College -- Sidney Sussex College -- Downing College -- Selwyn College, etc. -- Girton and Newnham -- The University buildings -- The churches of Cambridge. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | University of Cambridge |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57266 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57266-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3191 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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