In this timely address, acclaimed British historian Thomas Hodgkin reflects on the importance of history education in schools and the challenges faced by educators in the 19th century. As relevant today as it was over a century ago, this book is a powerful reminder of the vital role that the study of history plays in shaping our society and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.