This series, a reproduction of education history literature from the Meiji era, describes in comprehensive yet concise terms meanings, values, historical perspectives and methods in the study/learning of the history of education, the aim being to provide a practical history of education for the training of teachers for modern schools. Today's world, where educational disciplines, including the history of education, are increasingly subdivided and complex, demands a review of educational history from a holistic viewpoint, making this is an essential reference for anyone involved in education history.