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Sicut Columbae: Fifty Years Of S. Peter's College, Radley (1897)

Sicut Columbae: Fifty Years Of S. Peter's College, Radley (1897)

Raikes, Thomas Digby

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EducationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143725568X
ISBN13: 9781437255683
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sicut Columbae: Fifty Years Of S. Peter�������s College, Radley is a historical book written by Thomas Digby Raikes. The book commemorates the 50th anniversary of S. Peter�������s College, Radley, which was founded in 1847. The author provides a detailed account of the college�������s history, from its establishment to the year 1897 when the book was published. Raikes describes the college�������s founding mission, which was to provide a high-quality education for boys of all social classes. He discusses the various challenges the college faced during its early years, including financial difficulties and the struggle to attract students. The author also provides insights into the college�������s academic and social life, including its curriculum, extracurricular activities, and traditions.The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the college�������s most prominent alumni, including politicians, scholars, and clergymen. Raikes also discusses the role of the college in the wider community, including its relationship with the Church of England and its impact on education reform in England.Overall, Sicut Columbae is a comprehensive and engaging account of S. Peter�������s College, Radley, and its place in the history of British education. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and successes of a pioneering institution and its impact on the lives of its students and the wider community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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