Concise History of the University of Cambridge

Cambridge University Press

1996

xiv, 274 p.

Bibliogr.: p. 247–257

9780521433709

Contents: 1. From the beginnings to the late fifteenth century ; 2. Cambridge under the Tudors, 1485–1603 ; 3. From the accession of James I to the election of the duke of Newcastle as chancellor, 1603–1748 ; 4. From the election of the duke of Newcastle to the beginnings of reform, 1748–1840 ; 5. From the Victorian reforms to the First World War, 1840–1914 ; 6. Cambridge since the First World War ; App. 1. Foundations of colleges ; App. 2. Matriculations 1544–1989 (graph) ; App. 3. Triposes – dates of first class-lists ; App. 4. Diplomas and taught courses for post-graduates, 1875–1995 ; App. 5. Extracts from G. B. Skelsey's Unofficial guide to the organisation and procedures of the University of Cambridge ; App. 6. Nobel prize-winners and members of the Order of Merit

This is a concise, illustrated history of the University of Cambridge from its origins up to the present day. It shows clearly how the university has evolved in reaction to internal and external forces for 'reform', and conveys a lively impression of daily life throughout the university's long history.

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