Out of Birmingham: George Dixon (1820-98), 'Father of Free Education' - James Dixon - Books - Brewin Books - 9781858585048 - August 1, 2013
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Out of Birmingham: George Dixon (1820-98), 'Father of Free Education'


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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 & b&w illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released August 1, 2013
ISBN13 9781858585048
Publishers Brewin Books
Pages 272
Dimensions 170 × 239 × 17 mm   ·   668 g

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