The Evolution Of The Elementary Schools Of Great Britain is a historical book written by James Carruthers Greenough and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of elementary education in Great Britain from its early beginnings in the 16th century to the early 20th century. The author traces the evolution of the elementary schools, their curriculum, and the role of the government in their development.Greenough examines the various educational reforms that took place in Great Britain, including the establishment of the National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church in 1811, the Education Act of 1870, and the Elementary Education Act of 1891. He also explores the different types of elementary schools that emerged during this period, such as Church of England schools, Board schools, and voluntary schools.The book offers insights into the challenges faced by the elementary schools, such as inadequate funding, lack of trained teachers, and overcrowded classrooms. It also highlights the efforts made by the government and educationalists to improve the quality of education in these schools.Overall, The Evolution Of The Elementary Schools Of Great Britain is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in Great Britain. It provides a detailed account of the developments that have shaped the elementary education system in the country, and offers an understanding of the challenges faced by the educators and policy-makers in their efforts to provide quality education to the masses.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.