This book is a comprehensive biography of Benjamin Jowett, a prominent scholar and educator who was Master of Balliol College at Oxford for over 30 years. The authors draw on a wealth of primary sources to provide a detailed account of Jowett's life and work, including his controversial role in the University's governance. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Oxford, Victorian intellectual life, or the legacy of Jowett himself.

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