Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record

Book Overview

""Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record"" is a book written by Hermann Escher that provides a comprehensive and visually stunning depiction of the life and times of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educational reformer and social activist. The book is filled with over 300 illustrations, including photographs, paintings, and drawings, that showcase the people, places, and events that shaped Pestalozzi's life and work. The text provides a detailed account of Pestalozzi's upbringing, his educational philosophy, and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. It also explores the cultural and political context of Pestalozzi's era, including the French Revolution and the rise of Romanticism. Overall, ""Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record"" is a fascinating and informative book that offers readers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the history of education.Edited For The Centenary Of His Death By The Pestalozzianum And The Zentralbibliothek Zurich.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: 1163191086
• ISBN13: 9781163191088
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"