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Gruesome Guide to Oxford
From the Horrible Histories series. A gory city guide with all the gruesome bits left in!
The Encyclopaedia of Oxford
A reference gem available for a ludicrously small sum in hardback.
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkein
Story teller, scholar, catholic, parent and observer of the world. These letter to literary friends, family and fans make up a priceless, highly detailed portrait of the man.
Secret History of Oxford
A lovely miscellany of off beat Oxford. Filled with hundreds of surprising facts and anecdotes.
An Historical Map of Oxford: From Medieval to Victorian Times
Map tracing from Medieval to Victorian Times.
The Inklings: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien and Their Friends
Story of the famous group of writing friends who met in pubs to read each other their work who called themselves the Inklings.
Oxford Medicine a Walk Through Nine Centuries
Introduction to medicine's history in Oxford.
How to Read Buildings: A Crash Course in Architecture
A practical introduction to understanding architecture. Small enough to carry in your pocket and serious enough to provide real answers.
British Historic Towns Altas Oxford
Sumptuous collection of maps, illustrations and archaeological data spanning the ages since 1050 AD.
Real Oxford
A contemporary account of Oxford which includes its more down to earth charms.
Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
Blue chip architectural text by St John's College graduate Nikolaus Pevsner.
Soul Made Flesh: The Discovery of the Brain - and How It Changed the World
Until the Seventeenth century it was firmly believed that the soul dwelt in the heart. With Thomas Willis's examinations of an intact human brain in 1663 people began to wonder.
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