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The Great Conspiracy Against Our American Public Schools (1890)

The Great Conspiracy Against Our American Public Schools (1890)

Harcourt, Richard
Fowler, Charles H.
Nast, Thomas

Paperback

21st Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1165114771
ISBN13: 9781165114771
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Great Conspiracy Against Our American Public Schools is a book written by Richard Harcourt in 1890. The book is a scathing critique of the American public school system and its perceived failings. Harcourt argues that there is a conspiracy among certain groups to undermine and weaken the public schools, and that this conspiracy is a threat to the future of the country.Harcourt begins by describing the history of the public school system in America, from its origins in the early 19th century to its current state in the late 19th century. He argues that the system has been under attack from various groups, including religious organizations, business interests, and political factions.Harcourt then goes on to detail the various ways in which these groups have attempted to undermine the public schools. He discusses the efforts to introduce religious instruction into the curriculum, the push for private schools and vouchers, and the attempts to limit the power of teachers' unions.Throughout the book, Harcourt maintains that the public schools are a vital part of American democracy, and that any attempt to weaken or dismantle them is a threat to the country's future. He argues that the public schools are the best way to ensure that all children have access to a quality education, regardless of their background or economic status.Overall, The Great Conspiracy Against Our American Public Schools is a passionate defense of the public school system and a warning against those who would seek to undermine it. It is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the debates and controversies surrounding education in America in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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