The Thames and I :: a memoir by Prince Naruhito of two years at Oxford.
Prior to becoming Crown Prince of Japan in 1989, following the death of his grandfather Emperor Showa, Prince Naruhito studied at Merton College, Oxford, from June 1983 to October 1985. This memoir, which includes a colour plate section incorporating photographs taken by the Prince, explores his dai...
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spelling | Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJqw3X4K8hYxVBmy47TT73 The Thames and I : a memoir by Prince Naruhito of two years at Oxford. [Place of publication not identified] RENAISSANCE Books, 2019. 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Prior to becoming Crown Prince of Japan in 1989, following the death of his grandfather Emperor Showa, Prince Naruhito studied at Merton College, Oxford, from June 1983 to October 1985. This memoir, which includes a colour plate section incorporating photographs taken by the Prince, explores his daily life, studies and recreational experiences. Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales Preface to the English edition by HIH Crown Prince Naruhito Foreword to the Paperback edition by David Warren Preface to the Japanese edition (1992) Translator's Note by Hugh Cortazzi The Gakush?in 1. Ten Days in the Japanese Ambassador's Residence: Arrival in London Life in the ambassador's residence First visit to Oxford Excursion by the Thames 2. Life in Colonel Hall's House: I move to Colonel Hall's Studying English Life in the Hall household Second visit to Oxford and call at Professor Mathias's house Visit to Scotland Last month at the Halls 3. Entering Oxford: Arrival at Merton Before matriculation University Entrance ceremony 4. About Oxford: 32 'Dreaming spires' 'Town and Gown' -- A brief history of Oxford University College system Education at Oxford and regular activities in the University Merton 5. Daily Life at Oxford: In the mornings Middle Common Room (MCR) Shopping and the English character Draughts and baths Dinner High table Weekends Family visits With Oxford students 6. Cultural Life at Oxford: Films, theatre and music Photographs taken by HIH The Crown Prince Enjoying chamber music Visits to places associated with musicians: England and music 7. Sport: Rowing Tennis and squash Jogging, climbing, skiing and other sporting activities 8. Life as a Research Student at Oxford: Why I decided to do research on the Thames as a highway Professor Mathias Visiting record offices Dr Highfield Preparing my thesis Canals past and future 9. Travels in Britain and Abroad: Weekend drives in the countryside and around Oxford Trips in Britain involving overnight stays Travelling round Europe and meeting European Royal Families 10. Looking Back on My Two Years' Stay: The English people as I saw them On leaving Britain Postscript Bibliography Index Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- University of Oxford Students Biography. Merton College Biography. Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJqw3X4K8hYxVBmy47TT73 Merton College fast University of Oxford fast Princes Japan 20th century Biography. Biography: general. bicssc BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Royalty. bisacsh Princes fast Students fast Japan fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJkT7GyCmyjxytDfqk6Yfq Autobiography: royalty. thema 1900-1999 fast autobiographies (literary works) aat Biographies fast Autobiographies. lcgft http://id.loc.gov/authorities/genreForms/gf2014026047 Autobiographies. rvmgf has work: The Thames and I (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCGxddj8DCfFt4dJqC9D9wy https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Print version: 1898823987 9781898823988 (OCoLC)1076451808 |
spellingShingle | Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- The Thames and I : a memoir by Prince Naruhito of two years at Oxford. Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales Preface to the English edition by HIH Crown Prince Naruhito Foreword to the Paperback edition by David Warren Preface to the Japanese edition (1992) Translator's Note by Hugh Cortazzi The Gakush?in 1. Ten Days in the Japanese Ambassador's Residence: Arrival in London Life in the ambassador's residence First visit to Oxford Excursion by the Thames 2. Life in Colonel Hall's House: I move to Colonel Hall's Studying English Life in the Hall household Second visit to Oxford and call at Professor Mathias's house Visit to Scotland Last month at the Halls 3. Entering Oxford: Arrival at Merton Before matriculation University Entrance ceremony 4. About Oxford: 32 'Dreaming spires' 'Town and Gown' -- A brief history of Oxford University College system Education at Oxford and regular activities in the University Merton 5. Daily Life at Oxford: In the mornings Middle Common Room (MCR) Shopping and the English character Draughts and baths Dinner High table Weekends Family visits With Oxford students 6. Cultural Life at Oxford: Films, theatre and music Photographs taken by HIH The Crown Prince Enjoying chamber music Visits to places associated with musicians: England and music 7. Sport: Rowing Tennis and squash Jogging, climbing, skiing and other sporting activities 8. Life as a Research Student at Oxford: Why I decided to do research on the Thames as a highway Professor Mathias Visiting record offices Dr Highfield Preparing my thesis Canals past and future 9. Travels in Britain and Abroad: Weekend drives in the countryside and around Oxford Trips in Britain involving overnight stays Travelling round Europe and meeting European Royal Families 10. Looking Back on My Two Years' Stay: The English people as I saw them On leaving Britain Postscript Bibliography Index Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- University of Oxford Students Biography. Merton College Biography. Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, 1960- fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJqw3X4K8hYxVBmy47TT73 Merton College fast University of Oxford fast Princes Japan 20th century Biography. Biography: general. bicssc BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Royalty. bisacsh Princes fast Students fast Autobiography: royalty. thema |
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