In this landmark contribution to the study of the formation of the modern school, Daniel Trohler applies one of the most recognized methods of historical research to an analysis of the language of the academic discipline of education. Arguing the value of looking at languages rather than arguments--langues rather than paroles--this method of historical research is used to examine the background of different philosophies, theories, or arguments of education, specifically republicanism and Protestantism. Trohler's argument is that such analysis is essential to tracing back educational arguments...