The Revolution Of the Dons Cambridge and Society In Victorian England

Faber and Faber, 1968. 1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, price clipped). Pp. 319 (no inscriptions).

London: Faber and Faber Ltd, 1968.. 1st edition. "The history of nineteenth-century Cambridge and the great reforms of 1860 to 1882 are related to an identity crisis among Victorian dons who comprised an integral part of England's intellectual aristocracy.The disruption of Cambridge's historic and special association with Church and State threatened dons with alienation from industrial society." Pp.319,… Read more about this item

NY: Basic Books, 1968. Book. Very Good. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 319pp. Olive cloth. DJ spine slightly discolored, with a price label on front. An analysis between higher education and social change in 19th century England. Very Good.