The Popular Education Of France: With Notices Of That Of Holland And Switzerland (1861)

By Matthew Arnold

Book Overview

""The Popular Education of France: With Notices of that of Holland and Switzerland"" is a book written by Matthew Arnold and published in 1861. This book is an analysis of the educational systems in France, Holland, and Switzerland, with a particular focus on the popular education systems in these countries. Arnold provides an in-depth examination of the history, development, and current state of education in these countries, as well as a comparison of their educational systems to those in England. Arnold also discusses the importance of education in promoting social progress and the role of the state in providing education to the masses. He examines the different approaches to education in each country, including the use of religious instruction, the role of the state in education, and the emphasis on practical skills versus academic knowledge. Overall, ""The Popular Education of France: With Notices of that of Holland and Switzerland"" is a comprehensive analysis of the educational systems in these three countries, providing valuable insights into the history, development, and current state of education in Europe.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: 1120038596
• ISBN13: 9781120038593
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"