£55.00
Title: The Scholemaster
Author: Roger Ascham
Publisher : Bell and Daldy
Publication 1863
Format: Leather Bound
Condition: A rare leather bound copy with some scuffing to the spine and edges. gilt lettering to the spine which is starting to be rubbed. The pages are remarkably clean for its age with just a few light pencil marks to several pages. The pages are red-edged. Some very light foxing to the first few pages. Marbled efect endpapers.
Book measures: 17cm x 11cm with 296 pages
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“The Scholemaster: Ascham’s Influential Book on Education and Latin Composition
The Scholemaster, published posthumously in 1570, is a renowned work by Ascham that remains widely recognized today. Written in simple and clear English prose, it offers an effective approach to teaching Latin prose composition. However, beyond its primary focus, the book delves into broader themes, such as the psychology of learning, holistic education, and the development of an ideal moral and intellectual persona through education. Ascham’s exceptional tutoring abilities are exemplified by his success in instructing three prominent females—Lady Jane Grey, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. As a result, some view Ascham as an early advocate for girls’ education.”
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
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