The Story of the Middle Ages - Couverture souple

Harding, Samuel B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 159915157X ISBN 13 : 9781599151571

Editeur : Yesterday's Classics, 2006

Synopsis

Relates the history of the Middle Ages simply, directly, and entertainingly. The material is well-arranged and the selection of topics is excellent. Special attention is given to presenting the life of the people-peasant, noble, and court. A unique and valuable book. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The point of view from which this book is written is perhaps sufficiently set forth in the introductory chapter, but it may fittingly call for an additional word at this point. It is, namely, the point of view of one who believes that the child about to undertake the formal study of American history in the seventh and eighth grades of our schools, needs first a preliminary sketch of the history of earlier times, especially of theM iddle A ges, in order that our own history may appear in its true perspective and setting. In attempting to make intelligible to children the institutions and events of theM iddle A ges, the author is aware of the magnitude of the task which he has essayed. He is, however, firmly of the opinion that the difficulty arises frequently not so much from an inability on the part of the child to grasp the essential ideas underlying medieval relations, as from the lack of a clear understanding of these on the part of the narrator himself, and the need of finding familiar non-technical terms of definition. Whether the difficulty has been entirely surmounted in this work can only be determined by the test of use; but at least no pains have been spared in the effort.
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À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Yesterday's Classics
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 159915157X
• ISBN 13: 9781599151571
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 228