The Latin Grammar School in Kouřim between the First and the Second Revolt of the Bohemian Estates Cover Image

Kouřimská partikulární škola v období mezi prvním a druhým stavovským povstáním
The Latin Grammar School in Kouřim between the First and the Second Revolt of the Bohemian Estates

Author(s): Daniel Šťastný
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Comparative history, Local History / Microhistory, History of Education, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Early Modern Period; 16th and 17th century; education; university; grammar school; Latin school; town school; child education

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the functioning of a Latin grammar school (so-called ‘particular’ school) in Kouřim and its links to the Charles University of Prague in the period of 1547–1622. The author investigates the economic situation of the school, its staff, the students, and their relations to the townspeople. Explored is also teacher and student mobility, the school’s relationship with the university, and the school’s alumni. New findings have been confronted with previous research.

  • Issue Year: 64/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 11-31
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Czech
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