A History Of The University Of Oxford : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164533269 : 1164533266 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""A History of the University of Oxford: From the Earliest Times to the Year 1530"" is a comprehensive account of the history of the University of Oxford, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. Written by Henry Churchill Maxwell Lyte and first published in 1886, this book covers the origins of the university, its growth and development over the centuries, and its role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of Europe.Lyte's book begins by examining the early history of Oxford, including its establishment as a center of learning in the 12th century and the growth of its colleges and faculties in the centuries that followed. He then explores the university's role in the intellectual and political life of medieval England, focusing on the debates and controversies that shaped the university's curriculum and governance.The book also delves into the