- [238] We are here treating only of France. But, in order to dispel an illusion of the French public, we may remark that historical pedagogy is still less advanced in English-speaking countries, where the methods used are still mechanical, and even in German-speaking countries, where it is hampered by the conception of patriotic teaching.
- [239] I have endeavoured, in a course of lectures at the Sorbonne, to do a part of this work.—[Ch. S.]
- [240] Let it be noted, however, that to the question put to the candidates for the modern Baccalaureate in July 1897, "What purpose is served by the teaching of history?" eighty per cent. of the candidates answered, in effect, either because they believed it, or because they thought it would please, "To promote patriotism."—[C. V. L.]
- [241] This is what has been produced in Germany under the name of Quellenbuch.
- [242] The same pedagogic theory will be found in the preface to my Histoire narrative et descriptive des anciens peuples de l'Orient, Supplement for the use of professors, Paris, 1890, 8vo.—[Ch. S.]
- [243] I have treated this question in the Revue universitaire, 1896, vol. i.—[Ch. S.]
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