As headmaster of two of London's well-known grammar schools, Mulcaster earned a national reputation in education.

Originally published in 1581 during a very active period in the history of education in England, Mulcaster's Positions, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I, was an ambitious bid to change the direction of English schooling. Mulcaster sets down propositions for a uniform political reformation of English schools. In arguing for public over private education, he promotes physical education, a closer control of the students admitted into schools, and ways to improve both the training and careers of teachers. This authoritative edition includes an extensive introduction with biography and background to Mulcaster's ideas. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This collection underscores the role played by translated books in the early modern period. Individual essays aim to highlight the international nature of Renaissance culture and the way in which translators were fundamental agents in the formation of literary canons. This volume introduces readers to a pan-European story while considering various aspects of the book trade, from typesetting and bookselling to editing and censorship. The result is a multifaceted survey of transnational phenomena.