A Brief History Of Christ's Hospital: From Its Foundation By King Edward The Sixth (1842)

By John Iliff Wilson

Book Overview

""A Brief History of Christ's Hospital: From Its Foundation by King Edward the Sixth"" is a historical book written by John Iliff Wilson in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of Christ's Hospital, an English charity school founded in the 16th century by King Edward VI. The author traces the origins of the school, its early years, and the various challenges it faced in its early years. The book also explores the significant role played by the school in the education of the poor and underprivileged children of London, and its impact on the social and economic development of the city. The author describes the daily life of the students, the curriculum, and the various traditions and customs that have been a part of the school's history. The book also provides an overview of the notable alumni who have passed through the school's doors, including prominent figures in the fields of literature, science, and politics. Overall, ""A Brief History of Christ's Hospital"" is a fascinating account of the history of one of England's most prestigious educational institutions and its contribution to society over the centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104590611
• ISBN13: 9781104590611
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"