Cambridge Papers by W. W. Rouse Ball
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"Cambridge Papers" by W. W. Rouse Ball is a collection of essays touching on various historical topics related to Trinity College and the University of Cambridge, written in the early 20th century. The book compiles papers mainly produced for undergraduate societies and magazines over 25 years, delving into local history, university studies, and notable figures like Isaac Newton. The opening of "Cambridge Papers" introduces the author and establishes the context of the
writings, which largely focus on the establishment of Trinity College by Henry VIII in 1546. Rouse Ball discusses the background leading to the foundation, including the suppression of earlier colleges, the financial arrangements made, and the royal support for eradicating heresy and promoting learning. Key elements surrounding student life and governance in the early institution are outlined, setting the stage for deeper explorations in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ball, W. W. Rouse (Walter William Rouse), 1850-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19003611 |
| Title | Cambridge Papers |
| Credits |
Produced by Laura Wisewell, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (The original copy of this book was generously made available for scanning by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Glasgow.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | University of Cambridge -- History |
| Subject | Trinity College (University of Cambridge) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54023 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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