The book ""The Church of England and the Education of the People: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day"" was written by Charles A. Wells and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the Church of England in educating the people of England from ancient times to contemporary times. The author begins by discussing the early history of education in England, including the role of the Church in establishing schools and promoting literacy. He then moves on to examine the impact of the Reformation on education, including the establishment of grammar schools and universities. The book also explores the role of the Church of England in the development of education in the 19th century, including the establishment of the National Society for Promoting Religious Education and the debate over the establishment of a national system of education. Throughout the book, Wells examines the various controversies and debates surrounding education and the Church of England, including issues related to religious instruction, the role of the state in education, and the relationship between the Church and other religious groups. Overall, ""The Church of England and the Education of the People"" provides a detailed and insightful look at the history of education in England and the role of the Church of England in shaping that history.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.