By Matthew Arnold
London   Macmillan and Co., Limited
7" by 5" 122,(4), 24pp.
A smart first edition of this examination of the state of middle class education in France during the nineteenth century.
By Matthew Arnold

1864 A French Eton; or, Middle Class Education and the State

London   Macmillan and Co., Limited
7" by 5" 122,(4), 24pp.
A smart first edition of this examination of the state of middle class education in France during the nineteenth century.
£118.00
: 0.75kgs / : 935T67

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First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition. An insightful critical examination of middle-class education and the state in nineteenth century France. As an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supporter of the concept of state-regulated secondary education, Arnold draws from his own extensive research to explore this subject. Written by Matthew Arnold, an English poet and cultural critic.

Condition

In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with small splits in the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Front hinge just starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with a contemporary ink inscription to the half title. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown.

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