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.

M. G. Jones (Author)

9781107685857, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 March 2013

480 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm, 0.67 kg

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.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]