History Of The Elementary School Contest In England (1882)

The book ""History Of The Elementary School Contest In England"" by Francis Adams, published in 1882, is a comprehensive account of the development of elementary education in England during the 19th century. The author traces the history of elementary schools from their origins in the early 1800s, through the various reforms and changes that took place over the years, up to the state of education in England at the time of publication.Adams provides detailed information on the various educational movements and initiatives that emerged during this period, including the work of the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church, the British and Foreign School Society, and the various government commissions and reports that were commissioned to investigate and improve the state of education in England.The book also includes a discussion of the role of teachers and their training, the curriculum and methods of instruction used in elementary schools, and the challenges faced by educators in providing quality education to the masses. Adams also examines the impact of industrialization and urbanization on education, as well as the various social and political factors that influenced the development of elementary education in England.Overall, ""History Of The Elementary School Contest In England"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the evolution of elementary education in England during the 19th century, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or social history more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.