H. I. Marrou (1904-1977) was considered to be one of the leading French historians of the mid-twentieth century. He is the author of numerous books, including, Time and Timeliness and The Meaning of History.
“In this survey, Professor Marrou of the Sorbonne traces the
development of Greek education from Homer to the classical period
of the Hellenistic age, which represents the high point of ancient
education. He studies the Hellenistic period with great
thoroughness using recent archaeological discoveries and his vast
classical erudition to bring to light every detail of organization
and method. Then he traces the further development of Roman and
early Christian education up to the early Middle Ages.”—Library
Journal
“He has achieved a rare combination of good writing and masses of
information, and in a series of additional notes discusses modern
scholarship on the subject. This is a most valuable
book.”—Manchester Guardian
“A triumph of humane scholarship, nothing less than a survey of
education throughout the ancient world.”—New Statesman & Nation
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