Census Of Great Britain, 1851: Education In Great Britain (1854)

By Horace Mann

Book Overview

The book ""Census of Great Britain, 1851: Education in Great Britain (1854)"" by Horace Mann is a comprehensive account of the state of education in Great Britain during the mid-nineteenth century. The author, Horace Mann, was an American educator and politician who was appointed as the first Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education in 1837. He was known for his advocacy of public education and his efforts to improve the quality of education in the United States.In this book, Mann provides a detailed analysis of the data collected during the 1851 census of Great Britain, with a specific focus on the state of education in the country. The book covers a wide range of topics related to education, including the number of schools, the attendance rates of students, the qualifications of teachers, and the curriculum taught in schools.Mann's analysis reveals a number of interesting findings about the state of education in Great Britain at the time. For example, he notes that while there were a large number of schools in the country, many of them were poorly funded and staffed by unqualified teachers. He also highlights the significant disparities in education between different regions of the country, with some areas having much higher levels of literacy and education than others.Overall, ""Census of Great Britain, 1851: Education in Great Britain (1854)"" provides a fascinating insight into the state of education in Great Britain during the mid-nineteenth century. It is a valuable resource for historians, educators, and anyone interested in the history of education.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: 1120172810
• ISBN13: 9781120172815
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"