Our Public Schools: Their Influence On English History (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120667809)

""Our Public Schools: Their Influence On English History"" is a historical book written by James George Cotton Minchin in 1901. The book explores the role of public schools in shaping English history, particularly in terms of politics, culture, and society. Minchin provides a detailed analysis of the educational system in England during the 19th century, focusing on the elite public schools such as Eton, Harrow, and Winchester. He examines the impact of these schools on the lives of their students, as well as on the wider society. The book also discusses the controversies surrounding the public school system, such as the issue of class privilege and the lack of access for the working classes. Overall, ""Our Public Schools"" offers a comprehensive overview of the influence of public schools on English history and provides valuable insights into the development of education in England.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: James George Cotton Minchin
ISBN-10: 1120667801
ISBN-13: 9781120667809
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 476
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.96d