DavenportHines, Richard

History in the House: Some Remarkable Dons and the Teaching of Politics, Character and Statecraft

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ISBN 13:
9780008285722
author:
DavenportHines, Richard
format:
Hardback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
24 x 15.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
Condition:
New
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£20.84

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A remarkable group of men shaped the study of history at Christ Church. Their diverse temperaments and ideas had a profound impact on British politics and statecraft. From Victorian radicals to staunch legitimists, these Oxford dons taught modern history with a unique blend of intellectual curiosity and practical wisdom. Richard Davenport-Hines explores their lives and work in this engaging book, revealing the intimate connections between British politics, statecraft, and the Oxford University history course. By examining the thoughts and experiences of these influential men, Davenport-Hines sheds new light on the development of modern Britain.

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