Isbn: 9781528340106 - william henry ruffner, reconstruction statesman of virginia (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book details the life and work of Henry Ruffner, a Presbyterian minister and educator who played a pivotal role in establishing Virginia's public school system. Despite having no formal training in education, he became the state's first superintendent of public instruction in 1870. The author highlights Ruffner's efforts to provide education for both white and black children, navigating the challenges of Reconstruction and post-Civil War Virginia. The book explores Ruffner's belief in the importance of education for the state's progress and his advocacy for policies that fostered a system accessible to all. Through his writings and speeches, Ruffner challenged prevailing notions and argued for the transformative power of education in shaping a just and prosperous society. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complexities of educational reform during a tumultuous period in American history and underscores Ruffner's enduring legacy as a visionary leader in public education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…