The Charity School Movement A Study of Eighteenth Century Puritanism in Action

Originally published in 1938, this book presents a social history of eighteenth-century elementary education. The main focus is on the different reactions of philanthropists in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to the movement for establishing schools on a religious basis for the children of the poor. Intended to draw attention to an often marginalised area, the text provides a detailed analysis of the ideologies behind charity schools and the various difficulties they encountered. A detailed bibliography, appendices and illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in eighteenth-century history and the role of charity schools in the development of education.

Preface; Part I: 1. Introduction; 2. England: organised charity; 3. England: charity and discipline; 4. England: charity and politics; 5. England: charity and the religious revivals; Part II: 6. Scotland: charity and 'civilitie'; 7. Ireland: charity and proselytism; 8. Wales: charity and piety; 9. Charity or the state; Appendix 1. England; Appendix 2. Scotland; Appendix 3. Ireland; Appendix 4. Wales; Select bibliography; Index.

Originally published in 1938, this book presents a social history of eighteenth-century elementary education. The main focus is on the different reactions of philanthropists in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to the movement for establishing schools on a religious basis for the children of the poor.