This collection of essays by leading scholars and educators provides a comprehensive overview of the state of education in England at the turn of the 20th century. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the history of education to contemporary debates on issues such as gender and religion in the classroom. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education and the development of educational theory. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.