Thomas Arnold, Head Master by Michael Mccrum

Thomas Arnold, Head Master by Michael Mccrum

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This biography of the well-known reforming head master of Rugby School from 1828-42 concentrates on his life and achievements as a head master. In his life time, Dr Arnold was best known as a religious and political controversialist, but it is his reputation at Rugby that has outlived him.

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Thomas Arnold, Head Master by Michael Mccrum

It was during the 19th century that many public schools were founded and when most established their reputations. Thomas Arnold, although known in his lifetime as a religious and political controversialist, is best remembered today as the reforming Head Master of Rugby School from 1828-42. This is the first biography to bring to light Arnold's life and achievements at Rugby. Michael McCrum, headmaster of Eton for ten years, former Classics teacher at Rugby, and currently Governor of the School, discusses various accounts of Arnold's achievments that have been both exaggerated and maligned, shows to what degree Arnold deserved his reputation, and provides a fascinating insight into the British public school tradition over the years.
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ISBN 13 9780192117984
ISBN 10 019211798X
Title Thomas Arnold, Head Master
Author Michael Mccrum
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1989-11-01
Number of pages 166
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.