Schools of Gaul in the last century of the Western Empire : A study of pagan…
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"Schools of Gaul in the Last Century of the Western Empire" by Theodore Haarhoff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the transitional phase of education in Gaul during the fourth and fifth centuries, focusing on the interplay between pagan and Christian educational practices. It delves into the complex cultural influences at play, as Gaul straddles the worlds of Roman, Celtic, and German societies. At the
start of the study, Haarhoff sets the scene by outlining the unique educational landscape of Gaul in the last century of the Western Roman Empire. He notes this period as one of significant cultural transformation, where remnants of the pagan educational tradition coalesce with the emerging Christian values. The author emphasizes the continuity of learning from the Roman era into the emerging medieval structure, outlining how the schools in Gaul became a crucial site for this educational exchange. Through discussions of various influences—including Greek, Celtic, and Germanic—Haarhoff establishes a backdrop that reflects the rich and complex evolution of education during this pivotal time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haarhoff, T. J. (Theodore Johannes), 1892-1971 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21000160 |
| Title | Schools of Gaul in the last century of the Western Empire : A study of pagan and Christian education in the last century of the Western empire |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1920. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LA: Education: History of education |
| Subject | Education, Ancient -- France |
| Subject | Gaul -- History -- 58 B.C.-511 A.D. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71150 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71150-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 578 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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