The Education in Sliven and its Leaders from 19th Century until the First World War Cover Image

Просветното дело в Сливен и неговите будители през XIX век до Първата световна война
The Education in Sliven and its Leaders from 19th Century until the First World War

Author(s): Diyana Rankova
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Education, Local History / Microhistory, Modern Age, School education, History of Education, 18th Century, 19th Century, Pedagogy
Published by: Център за стопанско-исторически изследвания
Keywords: Sliven; education; school; teachers; high school
Summary/Abstract: The current research paper examines the issue, related to the development of education in Sliven during the period of the Bulgarian Revival until the First World War. The topic is very broad encompasses a large timeframe and includes a number of events and processes. Particularly, it traces the creation, the school construction and the personalities, who have contributed to the rise of high-level education. The study begins with the development of the first schools in Sliven during the 19th century. An emphasis is put on the spread of girls' education, the establishment of boys’ and girls’ high schools as well as on the first vocational school. Traced is the activity of the church and city’s municipalities. Briefly examined are facts about notable teachers, involved in the education of the city during this period. There have been used multiple resources, aiming to give a clearer picture and accuracy about the education in Sliven within the period considered.