History of Education in Antiquity (Wisconsin Studies in Classics)

by George Lamb (Contributor), George Lamb (Contributor), H.I. Marrou (Author)

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 492
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 15 Oct 1982
ISBN 10: 0299088146
ISBN 13: 9780299088149

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In this survey, Professor Marrou of the Sorbonne traces the development of Greek education from Homer to the classical period of the Hellenistic age, which represents the high point of ancient education. He studies the Hellenistic period with great thoroughness using recent archaeological discoveries and his vast classical erudition to bring to light every detail of organization and method. Then he traces the further development of Roman and early Christian education up to the early Middle Ages. Library Journal

He has achieved a rare combination of good writing and masses of information, and in a series of additional notes discusses modern scholarship on the subject. This is a most valuable book. Manchester Guardian

A triumph of humane scholarship, nothing less than a survey of education throughout the ancient world. New Statesman & Nation

In this survey, Professor Marrou of the Sorbonne traces the development of Greek education from Homer to the classical period of the Hellenistic age, which represents the high point of ancient education. He studies the Hellenistic period with great thoroughness using recent archaeological discoveries and his vast classical erudition to bring to light every detail of organization and method. Then he traces the further development of Roman and early Christian education up to the early Middle Ages. --Library Journal

He has achieved a rare combination of good writing and masses of information, and in a series of additional notes discusses modern scholarship on the subject. This is a most valuable book. --Manchester Guardian

A triumph of humane scholarship, nothing less than a survey of education throughout the ancient world. --New Statesman & Nation

Author Bio

H. I. Marrou (1904-1977) was considered to be one of the leading French historians of the mid-twentieth century. He is the author of numerous books, including, Time and Timeliness and The Meaning of History.