English Catholics and the Education of the Poor, 18471902

Filling an important gap in the historiography of Victorian Britain, this book examines the English Catholic Church's efforts during the second half of the nineteenth century to provide elementary education for Catholics.

List of contents

Chapter 1 A Church Divided and the Educational Solution; Chapter 2 The Status of Catholic Education at Mid-Century and the Catholic Educational Philosophy; Chapter 3 Educational Obstacles to Overcome; Chapter 4 English Catholics and the Politics of Education, 1847–70: Preparing for Battle; Chapter 5 English Catholics and the Politics of Education, 1870: The Battle Begins; Chapter 6 English Catholics and the Politics of Education, 1871–90: Engaging with the Enemy; Chapter 7 English Catholics and the Politics of Education, 1891–1902: A Strategy for Success; Chapter 8 Catholic Education and Identity after the Balfour Act: The Battle Ends but the Fight Continues;

About the author

Eric G. Tenbus

Product details

• Authors: Eric G Tenbus
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781138661295
• ISBN: 978-1-138-66129-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Perspectives in Economic and Social History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; England, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, EDUCATION / General, Education, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, European History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church