Arnold Of Rugby: His School Life And Contributions To Education

By Joseph John Findlay

Book Overview

Arnold of Rugby: His School Life and Contributions to Education is a biography written by Joseph John Findlay that tells the story of Thomas Arnold, a prominent figure in the history of British education. The book covers Arnold's early life, including his education at Oxford, and his appointment as headmaster of Rugby School in 1828. It also delves into Arnold's educational philosophy, which emphasized the importance of moral and religious education alongside academic instruction. Throughout the book, Findlay explores Arnold's impact on Rugby School and the broader educational landscape of his time, as well as his legacy in shaping modern education. The book is a detailed and insightful look at the life and work of one of Britain's most influential educators.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: 1163097624
• ISBN13: 9781163097625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"