This comprehensive history of education in Scotland offers a wealth of insights into the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped the Scottish educational system. From the early parish schools of the Middle Ages to the modern universities of the 21st century, Alexander Wright traces the evolution of Scottish education within the broader context of European intellectual history.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.