Iakob's Belfry: Dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of Iakob Gogebashvili (1990)

Issued by the "Ganatleba" publishing house in Tbilisi, Iakob's Belfry (Iakobis Samreklo / იაკობის სამრეკლო) marks the sesquicentennial of Iakob Gogebashvili's birth. Gogebashvili transformed education in Georgia through his foundational school primer Deda Ena and his tireless advocacy for Georgian language literacy.

This extensive 600+ page monograph includes:

• Analytical essays on Gogebashvili's pedagogical theory, language philosophy, and children's literature.

• Studies on his connection with contemporaries such as Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, and European pedagogical pioneers (Ushinsky, Comenius).

• Historic memoirs and tributes reprinted from archival 1913 sources and 20th-century Georgian scholars.

Specifications:

• Language: Georgian

• Publication Date: 1990

• Place of Publication: Tbilisi

• Publisher: Ganatleba

• Cover: Textured Hardcover with gilt detailing

• Extent: 603+ pages

• ISBN: 5-505-00297-8

• Condition: Very Good (Minor age-consistent wear, clean interior, sturdy binding)