A Short History of Education by John William Adamson (English) Paperback Book

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This 1919 book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century. It examines the impact of significant events, such as the Black Death, on contemporary systems of education, and stresses the role of the Church and the Roman Empire in shaping English education.

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First published in 1919, this book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century. Adamson examines the impact of significant events, such as the Black Death, on contemporary systems of education, and stresses the role of the Church and the Roman Empire in shaping English education through the centuries. The book was influential enough that it remained a classic long after publication and even after Adamson's death in 1945. This book will be of value to those studying the history and development of the education of both men and women in England.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Origins; 2. The rise of universities; 3. The education of chivalry; 4. The great pestilence; 5. The beginning of popular instruction; 6. The new learning; 7. Humanism; 8. The Reformation; 9. Luther, Sturm, Cordier; 10. The man of action and the new philosopher; 11. Ecclesiastical politics and public education; 12. Eighteenth-century theory; 13. Eighteenth-century practice; 14. The voluntary system of elementary education; 15. Secondary and higher education, 1800–60; 16. The establishment of a national elementary system; 17. 'Organize your secondary education!'; 18. A national system of education founded; Index.

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This 1919 book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century.

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This 1919 book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century.

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This 1919 book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century. It examines the impact of significant events, such as the Black Death, on contemporary systems of education, and stresses the role of the Church and the Roman Empire in shaping English education.

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This 1919 book addresses the history of education in England from the 4th century AD to the early years of the 20th century. It examines the impact of significant events, such as the Black Death, on contemporary systems of education, and stresses the role of the Church and the Roman Empire in shaping English education.

Details ISBN1107696445 Author John William Adamson Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2013 ISBN-10 1107696445 ISBN-13 9781107696440 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-07-04 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1857 Death 1947 Media Book DEWEY 370.942 Pages 384 Short Title SHORT HIST OF EDUCATION Language English Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-07-04 AU Release Date 2013-07-04 NZ Release Date 2013-07-04 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly We've got this

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