Four Hundred Years of English Education [Paperback]

Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England.Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England. Not only does it provide a thorough and detailed account of the subject itself, but it also explains how education was shaped by the political, religious and economic background of the times.Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England. Not only does it provide a thorough and detailed account of the subject itself, but it also explains how education was shaped by the political, religious and economic background of the times.Professor Armytage's well-known book has become established as a very useful guide to the history of education in England. Not only does it provide a thorough and detailed account of the subject itself, but it also explains how education was shaped by the political, religious and economic background of the times. In this edition the final chapter has been extended and revised to take account of developments in education since the book first appeared.1. The Politics of Protestantism 15631603; 2. Suits for Science 16031660; 3. The National Religion versus National Needs 16601732; 4. Prelude to Take-off 17321790; 5. The Image of the Factory 17901826; 6. Malthusianism and the Mechanics 18261851; 7. Fitness and Efficiency 18511868; 8. The Politics of the Boards 1868-1889; 9. Collectivism and the County Councils 18891911; 10. Change through Consultation 19111944; 11. Long-range Plans 1944-1964; 12. Conclusion. Co-ordination and Costing 19641969.