The Education Of Children At Rome

By George Clarke

Book Overview

""The Education of Children at Rome"" by George Clarke is a comprehensive study of the education system in ancient Rome. The book explores the various methods of education used in Rome, including the role of parents, tutors, and schools in shaping the intellectual and moral development of children.The author provides a detailed analysis of the curriculum, which included subjects such as grammar, rhetoric, and philosophy, as well as physical education and music. He also examines the social and cultural context of education in Rome, including the influence of religion, politics, and social class on the education system.Through his research, Clarke sheds light on the ways in which education was used as a tool for social advancement and the formation of Roman identity. He also highlights the differences between the education of boys and girls, and the challenges faced by marginalized groups such as slaves and foreigners in accessing education.Overall, ""The Education of Children at Rome"" offers a fascinating insight into the educational practices of one of the most influential civilizations in history, and their enduring impact on modern 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: 1163085073
• ISBN13: 9781163085073
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"