Oxford And The Rhodes Scholarships (1907)

By Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck, Richard Frederick Scholz, R. F Scholz

Book Overview

Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarships is a historical book written by Richard Frederick Scholz in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and evolution of the Rhodes Scholarship program, which was created in 1902 by the will of British colonialist and statesman Cecil Rhodes. The scholarship program aimed to provide outstanding students from around the world with the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.The book explores the history of the Rhodes Scholarship program, its selection process, and the experiences of its recipients at Oxford. Scholz provides insights into the life and culture of Oxford during the early 20th century and the impact of the Rhodes Scholarship program on the university and its students. The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the most distinguished Rhodes Scholars, including former US President Bill Clinton, Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, and Canadian Prime Minister John Turner.Overall, Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarships is a fascinating historical account of one of the most prestigious academic programs in the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education, the development of scholarship programs, and the cultural and intellectual life of Oxford University.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: 1437067425
• ISBN13: 9781437067422
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"