Cambridge Student Pranks - A History of Mischief and Mayhem (Paperback, New)

Cambridge University is famed for the resourcefulness and innovation of its students. However, not all the undergraduates have devoted their talents to academia; instead they spent their time devising ingenious and hilarious pranks to play on the unsuspecting dons. This fascinating volume recalls some of the greatest stunts and practical jokes in the University's history, including: the story of how a group of students fooled the art world with their Post-Impressionist exhibition; the Zanzibar hoax, in which members of the famous Bloomsbury set conned the Mayor of Cambridge (a hoax which sowed the seeds for their later 'VIP inspection' of HMS Dreadnought which duped the Royal Navy); and of course the most famous prank of all - the Austin Seven on the roof of Senate House. This enthralling work will amaze and entertain in equal measure - and may well prove a source of inspiration for current students wishing to enliven their undergraduate days.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Jamie Collinson
Dimensions:	170 x 110 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-5395-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Universities / polytechnics Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7524-5395-5
Barcode:	9780752453958

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