The History Of Modern Education: An Account Of The Course of Educational Opinion and Practice From the Revival of Learning to the Present Decade

Samuel G. Williams

Edité par C.W. Barden, Syracuse, NY, 1892

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First edition. Hardcover in pebbled dark brown leather with spine stamped in gilt. Frontis illustration "Roger Ascham and Queen Elizabeth" 395 pp. with index. 2 pp. of ads at front , including the front pastedown, 8 pp. of adverts ar frear including rear pastedown. Four pages of testmonials added at the prior to the title page, the latest being Jan., 1893. Illustrated with full p[agew plates and reproductiions. A tight example, modest waer at the spine ends and tips. Ownership signature and date first front blank and also on verso of thatg leaf. Williams was Professor of the Science and Art of Teaching at Cornell and this book, now considered a classic in the field of educational history, grew out of his series of lectures. There are chapters on ancient and medieval education, the Renaissance, educational opinions of the 16th century, distinguished teachers of the 16th century, 17th century reformers, female education and Fenelon, several chapters on the 18th century and a concluding section on the 19th century. With much discussion of various educational systems and reforms and their key figures. N° de réf. du vendeur E19591

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Titre : The History Of Modern Education: An Account ...

Éditeur : C.W. Barden, Syracuse, NY

Date d'édition : 1892

Reliure : Leather_bound

Etat : Very Good

Edition : First edition.