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Label: Trivium Pursuit Manufacturer: Trivium Pursuit Number Of Pages: 222 Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Trivium Pursuit Studio: Trivium Pursuit Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Ancient History From Primary Sources: A Literary Timeline, by Harvey and Laurie BluedornThere's a lot of noise being made these days about revisionist history; it's hard to know who to trust. In such an era, the value of primary sources--documents by those who were there--is all the greater. I've always been a proponent of going straight to the source... the trouble is that, with thousands of years of documented history behind us, the paths to the sources can be hard to find. That's what makes this book so valuable. The Bluedorns' timeline stretches from Creation ... Read More Rating: - Ancient History from Primary SourcesExcellent! This orderly compilation of rich historical sources is a breath of fresh air. It is for those preparing for or in process of teaching/studying ancient history. This refreshing book with accompanying cds are purposed to "make it much easier for anyone to study history from real sources of history." Simply stated...it does just that. This book covers Creation through A.D. 476 and includes a rich supply of well organized literature and a brief explanation of the historical figures. Read More Rating: - Invaluable!I have thoroughly enjoyed reading through Ancient History from Primary Sources: A Literary Timeline by Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn. This book, which has 3 accompanying CD's is divided into 3 sections, with 6 appendices finishing up the book. The recommended ages for this book are generally 12 and up, but the Bluedorn's also voice that each family will have it's own standards and some may use this with children a bit younger. The first section begins with some general guidelines where it divides ... Read More Rating: - A Great Outline!Harvey and Laurie Bluedorn have provided a great resource for those studying ancient, classical, even world history. The book provides a detailed timeline of when great historical events and writings to give perspective and context. It then provides an outline of great writers of the classical period, both Christian and secular, along with their contributions to the world of literature and history. In addition, the Bluedorns provide great essays on the "Four Approaches to the Study of Ancient Literature," ... Read More Rating: - Awesome Outline of Primary SourcesThere is perhaps no better way to make history come alive than to read the actual words of important historical figures. Study of the primary sources is a gratifying and mind-expanding approach to learning history. Once upon a time, there was virtue and value in being "a well read person" who understood classical literary references such as "crossing the Rubicon" and "the rosy-fingered dawn." In our era of Gameboys and dumbed-down public schools, not many college graduates have read Plato and Aristotle, ... Read More 
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