Publisher's Synopsis
""Dr. Arnold of Rugby"" is a biography written by Francis Whitridge about the life and work of Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School in England during the early 19th century. The book covers Arnold's early life, education, and career as a teacher and scholar, as well as his religious and political beliefs and his impact on the education system in England. It also explores Arnold's relationships with his family, colleagues, and students, and his efforts to reform the school system to promote moral and intellectual development. The book provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of the most influential educators of his time, and his lasting legacy in the field of education.1928. The story of Thomas Arnold, headmaster of Rugby school, where he brought about many changes. Mathematics, modern languages, and modern history were added to the traditional classical curriculum, the monitorial system was introduced, and independent thought was encouraged. Arnold's reforms were influential beyond Rugby itself; his changes were adopted by most of the English secondary schools. Through the medium of his weekly sermons to his students in Rugby Chapel, Arnold inculcated the Christian principles and ideals that formed the core of his own religious convictions. An effective preacher, Arnold was an excellent classical scholar and historian as well.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.
