University of Oxford: A Brief History, The

University of Oxford: A Brief History by Laurence Brockliss offers a succinct illustrated account of the University of Oxford's colourful and controversial 800-year history. It covers the journey from its medieval origins, through the Reformation, and into the nineteenth century when the foundations of the modern tutorial system were established.

The University of Oxford is the third oldest university in Europe and remains one of the greatest universities in the world. This book explores how such an ancient institution has flourished through the ages. It details the extraordinary and influential people who played key roles in shaping the university's development, contributing to the creation of today's world-class research institution.

While institutions have waxed and waned over the centuries, Oxford has consistently succeeded in reinventing itself to meet the demands of new eras. Richly illustrated with archival material, prints, and portraits, University of Oxford: A Brief History delves into how a university in a small provincial town rose to become one of the top universities in the world at the beginning of the twenty-first century.