The Life and Times of Anthony Wood Antiquary of Oxford 1632-1695 Vol. V

by Anthony à Wood

Diaries of Anthony Wood, a 17th-century English antiquary and historian renowned for his writings on Oxford University.

From the king's messengers arriving in the night requiring translations of the Emperor of Marocco's letters, to the drunken debauchery of atheist undergraduates, these entries offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of seventeenth century Oxford.

"A messenger at 10 at night came from the king to Dr. (Timothy) Halton,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0901775878
• ISBN13: 9780901775870
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Oxford Historical Society
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.7" x 8.8"