A Traveller's History of Oxford

I am going to Oxford University this summer to give a paper, and I wanted to learn a bit more about the two and university before I got there. I was hoping for a book that was a bit more of a travel book with some history thrown in. Instead, this is a straight history, both of Oxfordshire, and the various colleges that that comprise the university. It was informative and well written, just not exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend the book if you're looking for a bit of history, and suggest you look in other places if you seek a travel guide.

A Traveller's History Of Oxford by Richard Tames (Lecturer for the London Programs of Syracuse University and the American University) is an superbly researched, accessibly written, deftly informative guide to exploring and appreciating one of Britain's most famous and provincial cities. Featuring Oxford's history, museum highlights, recommendations for bicycle, car, train and bus trips, this handy and "user friendly" volume is enhanced with sections devoted to sports, walking tours, a bibliography, glossary, and an index. A Traveller's History Of Oxford is especially recommended for on-site vacationers and is ideal for "armchair travelers" wanting to know more about the history and attractions of this venerable English city.