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Exploring the darker sides of Oxford's history, this account reveals a city marked by violence and hardship. From its Viking destruction to the founding of religious houses by a vengeful woman, the narrative uncovers tales of impoverished students in constant conflict with townsfolk. Notably, one college served as a slaughterhouse, while opulent streets bordered grim slums. This gripping depiction uncovers the hidden truths and struggles that shaped the city, promising a shocking and unfiltered look at its past.
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Oxford, Paul Sullivan
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- 2012
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- Title
- Oxford
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Sullivan
- Publisher
- History Press
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9780752465494
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the darker sides of Oxford's history, this account reveals a city marked by violence and hardship. From its Viking destruction to the founding of religious houses by a vengeful woman, the narrative uncovers tales of impoverished students in constant conflict with townsfolk. Notably, one college served as a slaughterhouse, while opulent streets bordered grim slums. This gripping depiction uncovers the hidden truths and struggles that shaped the city, promising a shocking and unfiltered look at its past.