Two Great Teachers: Johnson's Memoir Of Roger Ascham And Thomas Arnold

By James Henry Carlisle

Book Overview

Two Great Teachers: Johnson�������s Memoir Of Roger Ascham And Thomas Arnold is a book written by Samuel Johnson that offers a detailed account of two of the most renowned teachers in the history of education: Roger Ascham and Thomas Arnold. Ascham was a prominent scholar and tutor who served as the tutor of Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth I of England. He is best known for his book The Scholemaster, which is considered a classic in the field of education. On the other hand, Thomas Arnold was the headmaster of Rugby School in England and is known for his educational reforms and his emphasis on character development. He is also famous for his role in the development of the British public school system.In this book, Johnson provides a biographical account of both Ascham and Arnold, highlighting their contributions to the field of education and their impact on the students they taught. The book also explores the similarities and differences between the two teachers and their teaching methods, as well as their influence on Johnson's own views on education.Overall, Two Great Teachers: Johnson�������s Memoir Of Roger Ascham And Thomas Arnold is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of education and the lives of two of its most influential figures.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: 1430473428
• ISBN13: 9781430473428
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"