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Title:
Our Fathers Have Told Us
Part I. The Bible of Amiens
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Our Fathers Have Told Us" by John Ruskin is a collection of historical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide young readers with engaging narratives about the history of Christendom, particularly focusing on significant events and figures that shaped the religious and cultural landscape. The text promises to intertwine educational content with moral insights, aiming to inspire a deeper understanding of the past among its readers. The opening portion introduces the book's intent through a preface, where the author reflects on the challenges of teaching history to children, emphasizing its potential to be both enlightening and engaging. Ruskin begins to explore the historical significance of Amiens, a city rich in cultural heritage and history. He discusses the transition from pagan beliefs to Christianity, marking the arrival of the martyr St. Firmin, and recounts the foundational moments of the Frankish kingdom under Clovis, aiming to convey the moral lessons inherent in these historical narratives. The text sets a tone of reverence for history while encouraging thoughtful reflection on its relevance to contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 24428
Published: Jan 26, 2008
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: France -- History
Subject: Cathédrale d'Amiens
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Our Fathers Have Told Us
Part I. The Bible of Amiens
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stacy Brown, Simple Simon, Juliet Sutherland
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Our Fathers Have Told Us" by John Ruskin is a collection of historical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide young readers with engaging narratives about the history of Christendom, particularly focusing on significant events and figures that shaped the religious and cultural landscape. The text promises to intertwine educational content with moral insights, aiming to inspire a deeper understanding of the past among its readers. The opening portion introduces the book's intent through a preface, where the author reflects on the challenges of teaching history to children, emphasizing its potential to be both enlightening and engaging. Ruskin begins to explore the historical significance of Amiens, a city rich in cultural heritage and history. He discusses the transition from pagan beliefs to Christianity, marking the arrival of the martyr St. Firmin, and recounts the foundational moments of the Frankish kingdom under Clovis, aiming to convey the moral lessons inherent in these historical narratives. The text sets a tone of reverence for history while encouraging thoughtful reflection on its relevance to contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 24428
Published: Jan 26, 2008
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: France -- History
Subject: Cathédrale d'Amiens
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.