A prequel to his major new novel THE TOURNAMENT, this is an exclusive ebook short story from bestselling author Matthew Reilly.February 1546.Roger Ascham, tutor to the young and headstrong Princess Elizabeth, is called before the king during a royal visit to Cambridge. Henry has a pressing problem and he needs Ascham to investigate. His favourite girl, the beautiful Isabella, is missing and his best man, sent in pursuit of her, has met a grisly end....

In "The Scholemaster," Roger Ascham presents a profound treatise on education and pedagogy, intricately weaving the philosophical underpinnings of humanistic learning with practical instructional methods. Grounded in Renaissance thought, Ascham's literary style is marked by clarity, wit, and a conversational tone that invites readers into a dialogue about the nature and purpose of education. He champions a well-rounded curriculum that not only emphasizes classical languages, particularly L...

Toxophilus, originally published in 1545, is considered to be the first book on archery written in English. This comprehensive treatise on longbow archery provides a fascinating insight into historical shooting."how honest a pastime for the mind, how wholesome an exercise for the body" - Roger AschamThe work comprises two books combined together: The First Book of the School of Shooting and The Second Book of the School of Shooting

In 'The Scholemaster,' Roger Ascham presents a groundbreaking treatise on education that reflects the humanist ideals of the Renaissance. The book intricately blends practical advice with philosophical musings, advocating for a systematic and moral pedagogy rooted in classical studies. Ascham emphasizes the importance of a nurturing and engaging educational atmosphere, wherein the student is encouraged to develop not only intellectual capabilities but also a virtuous character. Through his...

Roger Ascham is often classified as 'a great mid-Tudor humanist' and he is perhaps best known for his role as tutor to Elizabeth I. His most famous works, The Scholemaster and Toxophilus, have been extensively quarried and anthologised in studies on prose style and English humanism. By contrast, his Neo-Latin works that engaged with theology and key Reformation concerns have languished in the shadows of modern scholarship. Ascham's Themata Theologica ('Theologica...