John Amos Comenius, Bishop Of The Moravians: His Life And Educational Works (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432521769)

John Amos Comenius, Bishop of the Moravians: His Life and Educational Works is a biographical account of the life and works of John Amos Comenius, a prominent 17th-century Czech educator and bishop of the Moravian Church. The book, written by S.S. Laurie, provides a comprehensive overview of Comenius' life, including his early years, his involvement in the Protestant Reformation, his work as a bishop, and his contributions to the field of education. Laurie also delves into Comenius' educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of universal education and the use of visual aids in teaching. The book examines Comenius' various works, including his famous Orbis Pictus, which was the first illustrated textbook for children, and his educational treatise, The Great Didactic. Overall, John Amos Comenius, Bishop of the Moravians: His Life and Educational Works provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and works of one of the most influential educators of the 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the life of John Amos Comenius.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.

Author: S. S. Laurie
ISBN-10: 1432521764
ISBN-13: 9781432521769
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d