Originally published in 1916, this book by George Sampson is a powerful meditation on the role of education in shaping national identity. Sampson argues that schools should emphasize British culture and history, and that children should be taught to take pride in their English heritage. Written in the midst of World War I, this book is a compelling reflection on the meaning of national identity and the importance of education in shaping it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.