A Short History of Cambridge
Haus Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-914979-16-3 (ISBN)
Both digestible and comprehensive A Short History of Cambridge takes the reader through the fascinating history of one of England's most famous towns, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Shedding light on the very origins of academia in the area, the intricate lives of the students and scholars that studied there, and how this community interacted with the townsfolk over the past 800 years, Richard Tames weaves in the roots of age old Cambridge traditions such as the June May Week, Bedders and Bumps.
Tames tracks the evolution of the town through the Reformation, the Civil War, the age of Empire, the Great Wars and beyond to the present day, where the town and university remain solidly in international consciousness. The splendour of Cambridge - its bridges, gardens, chapels and libraries - is devotedly examined, drawing the readers attention to attractions such as Fitzwilliam Museum and the Botanic Gardens, Kettle's Yard, and museums devoted to Archaeology, Anthropology, Zoology, Earth Sciences, Polar Research and the History of Science. Going beyond the world-renowned research attractions of the University, this book also explores the vast cultural output of the town, from art and literature to theatre and comedy.
This joyful history of the town to which more than five million visitors flock every year will delight both readers familiar with the cobbles of Cambridge and those who have seen no further than the stained-glass windows of King's Chapel.
Richard Tames read History at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and thought for Syracuse University in London. He is also the author of books on the history of Oxford, London and Bath.
Introduction // 1
1. Before the Scholars Came // 16
King's College Chapel: An Iconic Interlude // 25
2. Colleges by the Cam // 33
Long to Reign Over Us: A Royal Interlude // 57
3. From Reformation to the Civil War // 62
Cambridge Gardens: Horticultural Interlude // 77
4. Rebellion and Restoration // 86
Land of Lost Content: A Poetic Interlude // 109
5. Unwillingly to School // 120
All in Harmony? A Musical Interlude // 137
6. An Age of 'Improvement' // 145
The Inner Man: A Gastronomic Interlude // 160
7. Empires of the Mind // 168
Jewels in the Crown: An Oriental Interlude // 186
8. The Great War // 192
Clubs and Cliques: A Fraternal Interlude // 204
9. Bright Young Things? // 211
Acting It Out: A Thespian Interlude // 226
10. The People's War // 233
Looking the Part: A Sartorial Interlude // 245
11. Town into City // 253
Playing the Game: A Sporting Interlude // 264
12. Only Yesterday // 275
Further Reading // 287
Glossary // 293
Chronology // 300
Index // 304
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.03.2025 |
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| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| ISBN-10 | 1-914979-16-8 / 1914979168 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-914979-16-3 / 9781914979163 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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