"Oxford started as an Anglo-Saxon border outpost, with a bridge replacing the 'oxen ford' from which it takes its name. It became a center for trade and religion and developed one of the oldest univer
Maingot presents readers with his portrait of one of America’s youngest cities. The author explores the history and culture of a city that has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents, along w
This work offers a detailed overview of the cultural history of the Scottish highlands, illustrated with black and white photos. Chapters are in sections on landscape, history, imagination, and the hi
