Preface

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Introduction

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Chapter 1: A Matter for Serious Regret

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Introduction

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The Paris Exhibition (1867)

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The Event

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Reaction to the Paris Exhibition (1867)

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Report Relative to Technical Education (R.R.T.E.)

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Origin

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Personnel

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Witnesses

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Summary

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Reaction to the R.R.T.E.

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1867 Additional Inquiries

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The Stanley Questionnaire

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The Levi Report

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The Montagu Questionnaire

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The Samuelson Private Inquiry

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Summary

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Reaction to the Various Inquiries in

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The Select Committee on Scientific Instruction (S.C.S.I.)

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Origin

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Personnel

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Witnesses

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The Report of the S.C.S.I.

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Reaction to the Report of the S.C.S.I.

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Summary

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