William Of Wykcham And His Colleges

By Mackenzie Walcott

Book Overview

""William of Wykcham and His Colleges"" is a historical book written by Mackenzie E. C. Walcott that explores the life and legacy of William of Wykcham, a medieval bishop and statesman who founded two colleges at Oxford University. The book delves into Wykcham's background, including his upbringing and education, and examines his career in politics and the church. Walcott also explores the founding and development of New College and Winchester College, the two institutions established by Wykcham. Through detailed research and analysis, the book provides a comprehensive look at the life of a significant figure in British history and sheds light on the development of higher education in medieval England.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: 1163249971
• ISBN13: 9781163249970
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"