Schools of Hellas An Essay on the Practice and Theory of Ancient Greek Education from 600 to 300 B. C.

"Schools of Hellas" by Kenneth J. Freeman is a historical essay that examines the educational systems of ancient Greece between 600 and 300 B.C. The account focuses on how Greek cities like Sparta and Athens approached education, contrasting the strict, state-controlled military training in Sparta with the more open and varied learning in Athens. The book presents the author's ideas about education in ancient Greek society and outlines the unique systems in Sparta and Crete. It reveals how Spartans endured rigorous physical and disciplinary training, while Cretan education held similarities with fewer restraints, setting up an analysis of how ancient Greeks shaped the growth of their youth.