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Out of Birmingham: George Dixon (1820-98), 'Father of Free Education'
James Dixon
Out of Birmingham: George Dixon (1820-98), 'Father of Free Education'
James Dixon
Forster's Elementary Education Act of 1870 introduced compulsory and free education into England for the first time. Mayor, George Dixon played a critical role as the leader of a campaigning group, the Birmingham-based National Education League, in persuading the new Liberal government under Gladstone of the need for action.
272 pages, 18 colour and b&w
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | August 1, 2013 |
ISBN13 | 9781858585055 |
Publishers | Brewin Books |
Pages | 272 |
Dimensions | 242 × 177 × 21 mm · 840 g |
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