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The Life Of Sir Thomas Pope

- Founder Of Trinity College, Oxford (1780)

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The Life of Sir Thomas Pope: Founder of Trinity College, Oxford is a biography written by Thomas Warton and originally published in 1780. The book details the life of Sir Thomas Pope, a prominent figure in 16th century England who was responsible for founding Trinity College at the University of Oxford. Warton's biography provides a comprehensive account of Pope's life, beginning with his birth in the early 16th century and following his rise to prominence as a wealthy merchant and influential figure in the court of King Henry VIII. The book explores Pope's motivations for founding Trinity College, his efforts to secure funding and support for the institution, and his vision for the role of education in society.Throughout the book, Warton offers insights into the political and cultural landscape of 16th century England, including the religious conflicts that were shaping the country at the time. He also provides detailed descriptions of the architecture and design of Trinity College, as well as the curriculum and educational philosophy that Pope envisioned for the institution.Overall, The Life of Sir Thomas Pope offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most important historical figures, as well as the origins of one of its most prestigious educational institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165697045
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 478
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 635 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Life of Sir Thomas Pope: Founder of Trinity College, Oxford is a biography written by Thomas Warton and originally published in 1780. The book details the life of Sir Thomas Pope, a prominent figure in 16th century England who was responsible for founding Trinity College at the University of Oxford. Warton's biography provides a comprehensive account of Pope's life, beginning with his birth in the early 16th century and following his rise to prominence as a wealthy merchant and influential figure in the court of King Henry VIII. The book explores Pope's motivations for founding Trinity College, his efforts to secure funding and support for the institution, and his vision for the role of education in society.Throughout the book, Warton offers insights into the political and cultural landscape of 16th century England, including the religious conflicts that were shaping the country at the time. He also provides detailed descriptions of the architecture and design of Trinity College, as well as the curriculum and educational philosophy that Pope envisioned for the institution.Overall, The Life of Sir Thomas Pope offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most important historical figures, as well as the origins of one of its most prestigious educational institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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