The Christ's Hospital Controversy (1895)

by Henry William Peek

Book Overview

The Christ's Hospital Controversy is a historical book written by Henry William Peek in 1895. The book is a detailed account of the controversy that arose in the 19th century concerning the governance of Christ's Hospital, a charitable institution in London. Peek, a former governor of the hospital, provides an in-depth analysis of the dispute and the events that led up to it. He examines the various factions involved, including the governors, the schoolmasters, and the students, and their respective roles in the controversy. The book also delves into the broader social and political context of the time, including the changing attitudes towards education and the role of charitable institutions in society. Peek provides a detailed history of Christ's Hospital, including its founding and development over the centuries. Overall, The Christ's Hospital Controversy is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of education, charitable institutions, and social reform in 19th century England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167009630
• ISBN13: 9781167009631
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"