Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2011-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 193 Smith, Goldwin 1823 1910 16007801 Oxford and Her Colleges: A View from the Radcliffe Library Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Oxford and Her Colleges: A View from the Radcliffe Library" by Goldwin Smith is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the rich history and legacy of the University of Oxford and its colleges, reflecting an American perspective that seeks to connect the institution with a broader global audience, particularly American students interested in studying abroad. The book emphasizes the architectural beauty, historical significance, and the evolution of educational structures within Oxford. The opening of the book sets the scene from the Radcliffe Library, where the author describes the picturesque view of Oxford, framed by its gardens and groves. Smith shares his delight in guiding an American friend through the historical university, elaborating on the vibrant mix of medieval and modern architecture, while highlighting the charm and antiquity of the colleges. He introduces the reader to the central governance of the University, including its Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, and discusses the unique structure of the collegiate system, which serves both as a community of learning and a distinctive form of social organization. This early portion sets a foundation for exploring Oxford's profound influence on education and scholarship throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en University of Oxford LF Text Category: History - British Category: History - Schools & Universities Category: Architecture 181510 2025-07-15T10:44:02.398175 text/html 174007 2011-10-31T14:37:38 text/html 3026333 2025-07-15T10:44:10.012113 application/epub+zip 3027725 2025-07-15T10:44:06.161145 application/epub+zip 120895 2025-07-15T10:44:04.709146 application/epub+zip 3191784 2025-07-15T10:44:12.617141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3169647 2025-07-15T10:44:08.954139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207262 2022-09-17T10:32:29.277533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143868 2025-07-15T10:44:01.680182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143515 2011-10-31T14:37:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143548 2011-10-31T14:37:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21263 2025-07-15T10:44:12.745120 application/rdf+xml 21149 2025-07-15T10:44:05.219137 image/jpeg 4662 2025-07-15T10:44:04.964141 image/jpeg 54207 2011-10-31T14:37:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 2906475 2011-10-31T14:37:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 54192 2011-10-31T14:37:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 3008080 2025-07-15T10:44:02.474148 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia