Oxford's Famous Faces: A Guide to Who They are and Where They Lived - Tapa blanda

Oxford has played host to numerous famous figures in its history, including such illustrious names as Lewis Carroll, Lawrence of Arabia, J.R.R. Tolkien, Bill Clinton and Mrs. Thatcher. This booklet explains what they were doing in the city and where. An Introduction provides a historical overview of the many outstanding people associated with Oxford, followed by special features on thirty-seven personalities of worldwide fame. A Tour Guide at the end provides details of places around the city centre connected with various figures. The guide makes for fascinating reading, not only for what it tells us about the people themselves but also for what it reveals about the part Oxford has played in shaping the nation's destiny.

John Dougill holds an MA status from Queen's College, Oxford, and lived for ten years in the city, before moving to Japan where he is professor of British Studies at Ryukoku University in Kyoto. His interests include writing and the romance of the past. Amongst his publications are twelve Japanese college textbooks as well as 'Oxford, A Literary Guide' (also by Oxface, 1986), 'Oxford in English Literature' (University of Michigan Press, 1998) and 'Kyoto: A Cultural History' (Signal/OUP, 2006).