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The Prussian Gymnasia are about two hundred and fifty in number, and the Real Schools somewhat over one hundred.

From In and Around Berlin by Norton, Minerva Brace

It has but a partial resemblance either to the German Gymnasia or to the English preparatory schools, as of Eton and Rugby.

From The History of Dartmouth College by Smith, Baxter Perry

Meantime, until quite recently, the graduates of the Gymnasia have had a monopoly of competition for positions as teachers and opportunity to practise the learned professions.

From In and Around Berlin by Norton, Minerva Brace

Those who were designed for this profession frequented, from their most tender age, the Gymnasia or Palæstræ, which were a kind of academies maintained for that purpose at the public expense.

From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles

The ancient Greek Gymnasia were in use long before the Asclepiades began to practise in the temples.

From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands