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Este artculo identifica las obras que se usaban con mayor frecuencia en las es-
cuelas primarias de la ciudad de Lima durante el siglo XIX y explica los motivos
por los cuales gozaron de la preferencia de los maestros e, indirectamente, de los
padres de familia. En este texto se examinan en detalle los objetivos asignados
a la educacin primaria por el gobierno central, las autoridades locales y los
intelectuales de la poca. Luego se analizan las motivaciones culturales y prcticas
que los maestros tuvieron para adoptar determinados textos.
Palabras clave: escuelas, textos escolares, historia del Per, educacin cvica,
patriotismo
This article identifies the textbooks which were most frequently used in primary
schools in Lima during the XIX century and analyzes the motives which explain
why they were preferred by teachers and, indirectly, parents. The article exami-
nes in detail the objectives of primary education as determined by the central
government, local authorities, and intellectuals during this period. Finally, it
will analyze the cultural motivations and practices which led the teachers to
adopt certain texts.
Key Words: Schools, School textbooks, Peruvian history, Civic education,
Patriotism