Education in Ancient Rome

<p><i>Education in Ancient Rome </i>(1977) examines the development structure and role of education from the third century B.C. to the time of Trajan a period which saw great changes in Roman society. It provides a historical background showing the effects upon the educational system of Rome’s transition from an agricultural community to a great metropolis tracing the development of primary grammar and rhetoric schools and discussing the standards of upbringing and education. The book then looks at the physical conditions of teaching – accommodation equipment discipline the economic position of teachers the fee-paying system and the part played by the Roman State. Finally it gives a full appraisal of the standard Roman teaching programme.</p>