The Relative Importance Of Ancient And Modern Languages: Considered As Branches Of General Education (1856)

D Appleton And Company

ISBN 10: 1104503832 / ISBN 13: 9781104503833

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Relative Importance Of Ancient And Modern Languages: Considered As Branches Of General Education (1856)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104503832
• ISBN 13: 9781104503833
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Relative Importance of Ancient and Modern Languages: Considered as Branches of General Education"" is a book published in 1856 by D. Appleton and Company. The book explores the debate surrounding the value of studying ancient languages, such as Latin and Greek, versus modern languages, such as French and German. The author argues that while ancient languages are important for understanding the foundations of Western culture and literature, modern languages are equally important for practical purposes in modern society. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of studying both ancient and modern languages, and offers insights into how each can contribute to a well-rounded education. Overall, ""The Relative Importance of Ancient and Modern Languages"" is a thought-provoking and informative book that sheds light on a timeless debate in the field of education. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of languages and their role in shaping our understanding of the world around us.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.