The Old Polish nobility family as an environment of upbringing and military training Cover Image

Rodzina szlachecka jako miejsce wychowania i szkolenia wojskowego w okresie staropolskim
The Old Polish nobility family as an environment of upbringing and military training

Author(s): Jan Ryś, BARBARA CIUPIŃSKA
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Modern Age, Family and social welfare
Published by: Zakład Historii Edukacji w Instytucie Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Keywords: military education; family upbringing; noble family

Summary/Abstract: In an Old Polish period a family house had a very significant role ineducation and military preparation. Due to lack of military schools it was the only source of patriotic and military education. The atmosphere of constant thread evokedby ceasless wars caused that the youth was prepared to defence and military servicesińce the earliest years. Patriotic and defensive education was supervised by fatherand appointed tutors. It was shaped also by the traditios of the noble house, interiordecoration and fumishings, as well as specially prepared and selected military play things and games. A father was a first person who introduced a son into the depthsof military art.

  • Issue Year: I/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 39-51
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English, Polish