A Defense Of Classical Education (1916) - Paperbackby Richard Winn Livingstone (Author) ""A Defense of Classical Education"" is a book written by Richard Winn Livingstone and originally published in 1916. The book is a defense of the traditional classical education system that was popular in the early 20th century. The author argues that classical education, which emphasizes the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, and philosophy, is still relevant and necessary for a well rounded