A history of the University of Oxford

"A History of the University of Oxford" by George C. Brodrick is a historical exploration that focuses on the University of Oxford's development through time. It seeks to document the institution's birth, struggles, and landmark moments over hundreds of years. The book sets out to explore different parts of Oxford's story, like its interactions with people in charge, the way society worked around it, and its job in teaching people. The author talks about how hard it is to tell the story of such an old place because of missing information and how the university was connected to other powers, like the church. Brodrick shares his plan to stick to solid evidence and take readers on a trip through Oxford's growth into a big learning center that brought in students from all over and shaped education back then.