The Life of Thomas Arnold, D.D.

By Emma Jane Worboise

Book Overview

The Life of Thomas Arnold is a biographical work written by Emma Jane Worboise in 1870. The book chronicles the life of Thomas Arnold, an influential British educator and headmaster of Rugby School. Arnold is known for his innovative approach to education, which emphasized the importance of character development and moral values in addition to academic achievement.The book begins with Arnold's childhood and education, tracing his path to becoming headmaster of Rugby School in 1828. It then explores his tenure at Rugby, during which he implemented many reforms and helped to shape the school into a model of modern education. The book also delves into Arnold's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his political and religious beliefs.Throughout the book, Worboise provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Arnold, drawing on a wide range of sources including letters, diaries, and other historical documents. She also offers insights into the broader social and cultural context of Arnold's life and work, highlighting the ways in which he was shaped by and helped to shape the world around him.Overall, The Life of Thomas Arnold is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most influential educators of the 19th century, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education or the social and cultural history of Victorian Britain.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: 1104916916
• ISBN13: 9781104916916
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"