Dr. Radcliffe's Library: The Story Of The Radcliffe Camera In Oxford

Synopsis

The Radcliffe Camera Is One Of The Most Celebrated Buildings In Oxford. Instantly Recognizable, Its Great Dome Rises Amid The Gothic Spires Of The University. Through Early Maps, Plans And Drawings, Portraits, Engravings And Photographs This Book Tells The Fascinating Story Of Its Creation, Which Took More Than Thirty Years, And Describes Its Subsequent Place Within Oxford University--jacket. The Legacy -- The Setting -- The Building -- A New Library -- Appendix: Plates From Bibliotheca Radcliviana. Stephen Hebron. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.