Cambridge and Its Story by Charles William Stubbs
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"Cambridge and Its Story" by Charles William Stubbs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the rich and varied history of Cambridge, its university, and its significance as a center of learning and trade throughout the ages. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for understanding Cambridge's legendary origins, along with its development from a trading post into one of the world's most esteemed educational institutions. At
the start of the book, Stubbs provides an overview of the fabled beginnings of Cambridge as recounted by poets and chroniclers, including John Lydgate and Spenser, who attributed its founding to legendary figures like a Spanish prince and ancient philosophers. He highlights how these myths blend with the geographical and commercial importance of the site, placing Cambridge as a crucial gateway in East Anglia. The author discusses the evolution of the city throughout various historical periods, detailing how it grew and changed under various influences, ultimately becoming the esteemed university town of today, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its history in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stubbs, Charles William, 1845-1912 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Railton, Fanny |
| Illustrator | Railton, Herbert, 1857-1910 |
| LoC No. | 04004380 |
| Title | Cambridge and Its Story |
| Series Title | Mediæval town series |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | LF: Education: Individual institutions: Europe |
| Subject | University of Cambridge -- History |
| Subject | Cambridge (England) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43764 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 864 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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