Dr. Arnold Of Rugby (1889)

By Rose Selfe and Rose E. Selfe

Book Overview

Dr. Arnold of Rugby is a biography of Thomas Arnold, a prominent figure in English education during the early 19th century. The book, written by Rose E. Selfe and published in 1889, chronicles Arnold's life and career as a teacher and headmaster at Rugby School, where he implemented a number of reforms that revolutionized the way education was taught in England. The book explores Arnold's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of character development and moral education alongside academic achievement. It also examines his role as a social and political reformer, and his influence on the broader cultural and intellectual movements of his time. Dr. Arnold of Rugby is a well-regarded work of historical biography that offers insight into the life and legacy of one of England's most influential educators.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: 1164624326
• ISBN13: 9781164624325
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"