Oxford. Jan Morris. Oxford University Press. Third edition 1987.

Oxford. Jan Morris. Oxford University Press. Third edition 1987.'A book of sustained excellence, with a sweep of knowledge and a distinction of style such as I have never before encountered in a work of this sort . . . Brilliant alike in observation and imagination . .. brings the very stones of Oxford to life'. Sunday Telegrap. 'Few cities,' Jan Morris observes, 'have been more loved, loathed, and celebrated.' This book has become a classic account of the character, history, mores, buildings, climate, and people of one of Britain's most fascinating cities.'surely no one has ever celebrated any city with such fluent, persuasive and utterly charming prose as Jan Morris celebrates Oxford here'. Scotsmar. "as crowded and animated as the High at a rush hour' The Times. 'stimulates, beguiles and startles' Punch.