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- Book Synopsis
- Which Prime Minister holds an Oxford beer drinking record? Which Oxford academic ate the heart of King Louis IV? Which Pope came from Oxford? From the momentous to the outlandish, this book is packed full of fun facts about Oxford. With photographs, drawings and cartoons, intriguing information and little-known, weird and often hilarious trivia, it is a highly entertaining guide to where you are, what to look out for now you're here, and how on earth all this came to be. Dip in and celebrate! From famous quotes about the city to local people's likes and dislikes, it's all here in this addictive little book.
- About The Author
- PAUL SULLIVAN has been a writer and editor since graduating in English language and literature. He works with websites and blogs to popular books and academic papers, local history and folklore being his specialist areas. He compiled and presented festivals and customs weekly guides for BBC Radio in the 1990s, leading to the acclaimed book Maypoles, Martyrs and Mayhem (Bloomsbury). He has written thirteen books in total, including nine for The History Press.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780752460260
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The History Press, (01 September 2011)
- Number of Pages
- 128
- Weight
- 320 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 111 x 12 mm
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