Educational Charters and Documents (Classic Reprint): 589 to 1909 - Softcover

Arthur F. Leach

 
9781330753071: Educational Charters and Documents (Classic Reprint): 589 to 1909

Synopsis

Unlock the origins of English education through landmark documents This book presents the key charters and records that shaped schools, colleges, and learning from 589 to 1909, showing how education in England evolved over centuries.

This edition compiles the most important texts that reveal how early schools were founded, governed, and funded. It frames the long history of grammar, song, and parish schools alongside later reforms, offering readers a clear view of the institutions that educated generations.


  • Clear presentation of historic documents relating to the rise of grammar and charity schools

  • Context and introductions that connect each charter to its long-term impact on English education

  • Chronological scope from early medieval foundations to modern endowments and educational trusts

  • Editorial notes that illuminate governance, funding, and the legal framework behind schools



Ideal for readers of English educational history, charter studies, or institutional archaeology, this volume helps you trace how schooling grew from church rooms and guilds to organized systems that endure today.

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ISBN 10:  1528474031 ISBN 13:  9781528474030
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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