Out of Birmingham

Out of Birmingham George Dixon (1820-98), 'Father of Free Education'

Hardback (15 Aug 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781858585055
Publisher: Brewin Books
Imprint: Brewin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 370.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Number of pages: 264 , viii of plates
Weight: 840g
Height: 177mm
Width: 242mm
Spine width: 21mm