The history of education extends at least as far back as the first written records recovered from ancient civilizations. Historical studies have included virtually every nation.[1][2][3]
- ^ See James Bowen, A History of Western Education (3 vol 1981) online
- ^ Gary McCulloch and David Crook, eds. The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education (2013)
- ^ Penelope Peterson, et al. eds. International Encyclopedia of Education (3rd ed. 8 vol 2010) comprehensive coverage for every nation