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Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record

Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record

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ISBN10: 1432594788
ISBN13: 9781432594787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.67
Height: 0.90 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record is a book written by Hermann Escher that provides a comprehensive visual account of the life and times of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss educational reformer. The book features a collection of over 200 illustrations, including portraits, photographs, engravings, and drawings, that depict Pestalozzi's life, work, and the social and political context in which he lived.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which covers a different period in Pestalozzi's life. Chapter one provides an overview of Pestalozzi's early life and education, while chapter two focuses on his work as a teacher and his development of the new education movement. Chapter three discusses Pestalozzi's political activism and his involvement in the Swiss Revolution of 1798.Chapter four covers Pestalozzi's later years, including his time at the Neuhof school, his work at the Yverdon school, and his retirement. Chapter five explores Pestalozzi's legacy and the impact of his ideas on education and social reform. The final chapter features a collection of Pestalozzi's own writings, including excerpts from his letters, essays, and books.Overall, Pestalozzi And His Times: A Pictorial Record provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential educational reformers in history. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of education, social reform, or the life of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi.Edited For The Centenary Of His Death By The Pestalozzianum And The Zentralbibliothek Zurich.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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