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Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1990
ISBN 10: 0907383068ISBN 13: 9780907383062
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Shrewsbury School has enjoyed long periods of success and acclaim as well as passing through a few distinctly discouraging times. This book traces the development of the school. It is about the life of the school - its pupils, staff, and headmasters - and focuses particularly on those men whose vision, inspiration and strength have made the school what it is today. A period of real achievement in the middle of the 16th century under the headmastership of Thomas Ashton was followed by over a century of decline, from which the headmaster Samuel Butler rescued the school in 1798. The inclusion of Shrewsbury as one of the nine schools of national reputation examined by the Clarendon Commission of 1861 and its inclusion in the subsequent Public Schools Act conferred considerable status on the school. Henry Whitehead Moss successfully moved the school to its present site in 1882. This provided an ideal environment for the school to grow and develop in the 20th century, when it has evolved to meet the changing needs of the times. The author of this book is an Old Salopian and a distinguished Classicist. His previous publications include the Helen of Euripides (with James Michie), substantial contributions to the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations and the Encyclopaedia of Oxford, and many reviews and articles on classical and financial subjects. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1987
ISBN 10: 0907383017ISBN 13: 9780907383017
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Westminster is unique among major public schools in that it remains in the heart of London, on the site of its medieval beginnings. As a result its history is continuoulsy intertwined with the momentous state events and political turmoils of the capital. It has enjoyed royal patronage and a fair share of political influence. But its position close to the seat of power has also sometimes been dangerous. Its principal buildings were destroyed by enemy action in 1941. This book is about the life of this institution: its Head Masters, its staff and its pupils. The latter were by no means always a credit to the school: they committed murder; they were disruptive at Queen Victoria's coronation; they vilified one unpopular Head Master; and for a period they pretty well ran the school. They also emerge as the true heroes of the story. Old Westminsters dominated Parliament for most of the 18th century; the output of leading politicians, statesmen and soldiers has continued to this day. The school's contribution to literature, philosophy and the arts, has been immense. In addition to its famous successes Westminster has prodouced some outstanding failures, some notable revolutionaries and traitors, and some disarming eccentrics. The auther is librarian and archivist at Westminster School, and has taught English there since 1964, as well as directing plays, operas and musicals. He has unearthed previously undiscovered documents and anecdotes, to add to the accounts of previous histories, as well as bringing it up-to-date to cover the last four decades of change. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 1904022014ISBN 13: 9781904022015
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1995
ISBN 10: 0907383629ISBN 13: 9780907383628
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1996
ISBN 10: 090738370XISBN 13: 9780907383703
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: James & James (Publishers) Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 0907383831ISBN 13: 9780907383833
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: James & James Science Publishers, Limited, London, United Kingdom, 1999
ISBN 10: 190291600XISBN 13: 9781902916002
Da: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Libro
Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. There is a sticker on the spine. The cover is signed by a previous owner. Page 13 has pen markings and page xxiii has highlighting. 1244 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size H: 11"-12" Tall (279-304mm).