9781332167470 - Epistolae Academicae Oxon, (Registrum F): A Collection of Letters and Other Miscellaneous Documents Illustrative of Academical Life and Studies at Oxford in the Fif... (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters and documents that offer a fascinating glimpse into the academic life and studies at Oxford University in the 15th century. The letters, written by university officials, scholars, and students, provide valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of higher education during this period. The book is particularly notable for its focus on the poverty and struggles faced by many students and scholars in the 15th century. The letters reveal the challenges of obtaining books and other resources, the difficulties of finding adequate housing, and the constant threat of financial hardship. Despite these challenges, the book also highlights the commitment and resilience of the Oxford community. The letters document the efforts of scholars to establish new libraries and lecture halls and their struggles to maintain academic standards in the face of adversity. Overall, this book provides a rich and nuanced account of the complexities of academic life in the 15th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the social conditions of the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.