This handbook replaces almost an entire library: Those who want to familiarize themselves with the history of education, its philosophical foundations, or the classics of educational thought will turn to this compendium. The encyclopedia, developed by over 100 experts, serves as a guide to the central works of education. The more than 180 key texts presented span from antiquity to the present day. All significant currents of general education and selected subfields are representatively included. Each entry provides information about the content, context, and reception of the discussed work. Carefully selected literature references for each title allow for further reading and research.