Teachers' remarks

What is it about?

For centuries, teachers have complained about their salaries. In this article the time period around 1800 is focused and with it the salaries of the teachers.

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Why is it important?

The evidence indicates incoherence between the complaints regarding low salary and the real income that was earned by these teachers. The arguments presented by the teachers shed light on the topics of political appeals, the social status of teachers in 1800 and the professionalisation of teachers.