History of the University of Oxford, The: Volume I: The Early Oxford Schools

Clarendon Press, 1984 First Edition. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. This volume is primarily concerned with the establishment of the University in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and the development of its studies in the high age of scholasticism, up to the great philosophical debate between William of Ockham and his Mertonian opponents in the fourteenth century. Contributors: R. W. Southern, M. B. Hackett, C. H. Lawrence, J. I. Catto, M. W. Sheehan, J. R. L. Highfield, T. H Aston, R. Faith, J. M. Fletcher, P. O. Lewry, J. A. Weisheipl, J. L. Barton, L. E. Boyle, Jean Dunbabin.""The book is best savoured and admired as a collection of original scholarly essays on a major theme of first-rate interest and importance. There is a fundamental plan and shape which ensures that almost every topic is covered in a comprehensive way... C. N. L. Brooke, Journal of Ecclesiastical History""this volume ... must be regarded as a work of monumental scholarship and a major contribution to our understanding of mediaeval society."" V. H. H. Green, Medium Aevumpp.xli, 684 maps illustsUniversity of Oxford -- History. | University of Oxford -- History -- Periodicals. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.) Hardcover in Dustjacket Near Fine