Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Census Of Great Britain, 1851: Education In Great Britain (1854)"" by Horace Mann is a comprehensive study of the state of education in Great Britain during the mid-19th century. The author, Horace Mann, was an American education reformer and politician who was appointed as the first Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education.The book is based on the data collected during the 1851 census of Great Britain, which was the first census to include questions about education. Mann analyzes the data and presents a detailed picture of the state of education in Great Britain at the time. He examines the number of schools, the types of schools, the number of students, and the quality of education provided.Mann's analysis reveals that there were significant disparities in access to education based on social class and geography. He also identifies several areas for improvement, including the need for more schools, better teacher training, and more funding for education.Overall, ""Census Of Great Britain, 1851: Education In Great Britain (1854)"" provides a valuable historical perspective on the state of education in Great Britain during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education or the social and economic conditions of Great Britain during this time period.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.
