Memories Of Eton And King's

By William Charles Green

Book Overview

""Memories of Eton and King's"" is a memoir written by William Charles Green, a British historian and academic. The book recounts Green's experiences as a student at two of England's most prestigious educational institutions: Eton College and King's College, Cambridge. The memoir provides a detailed account of Green's time at Eton, including his relationships with fellow students and teachers, his academic pursuits, and his involvement in extracurricular activities such as rowing and cricket. Green also reflects on the unique traditions and culture of Eton, which has produced many notable figures in British history.The second half of the book focuses on Green's time at King's College, where he studied history and became a distinguished scholar in his field. He describes the rigorous academic program at King's, as well as the social and intellectual atmosphere of the college. Throughout the memoir, Green offers insights into the educational system of England during the early 20th century, as well as his own personal growth and development as a student and scholar. ""Memories of Eton and King's"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of elite education in England, as well as the life of one of its most accomplished scholars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432647660
• ISBN13: 9781432647667
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"