A Short History of English Education (from 1760–1944) – H. C. Barnard

Title: A Short History of English Education (from 1760–1944)

Author: H. C. Barnard

Publisher: University of London Press

Edition & Year: 1957 Edition

Pages & Size: 400 pages · Hardcover · 5.5 × 8.5 in

First published by the University of London Press in 1957, A Short History of English Education (from 1760–1944) presents a comprehensive narrative of how English schooling evolved over nearly two centuries. Written by noted educational historian H. C. Barnard, this 400-page hardcover (measuring 5.5 × 8.5 inches) traces the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped Britain’s approach to learning.

Barnard examines the transformation from small parish schools and private academies to the rise of national systems and modern legislation. He discusses landmark events such as the influence of the Industrial Revolution, the work of early reformers, the 1870 Education Act, the growth of secondary education, and the landmark 1944 Education Act, which established the framework for post-war schooling. The text balances scholarly analysis with accessible prose, making it equally useful for researchers and general readers.

With its thorough documentation and historical insight, this volume serves as an important resource for teachers, policy analysts, and anyone interested in the roots of today’s education system. Its mid-20th-century edition also appeals to collectors of vintage academic texts.

A Short History of English Education stands as both a historical reference and a thought-provoking commentary on how social change and government policy have influenced learning in England from the Georgian era through World War II.

• Authoritative overview of English education from 1760 to 1944

• Written by respected scholar H. C. Barnard

• 400 pages of well-structured historical narrative

• 1957 hardcover edition, 5.5 × 8.5 in — ideal for collectors and researchers

• Essential reading for historians of education, teachers, and students