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Title: Mosaics of Grecian History
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Robert J. Hall
Summary: "Mosaics of Grecian History" by Marcius Willson and Robert Pierpont Wilson is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The authors aim to provide a trustworthy and engaging narrative about Greece, addressing a broad audience beyond just scholars or students. Rather than relying solely on formal historical texts, the authors believe that history should be presented in a way that resonates with the general populace, intertwining facts with myth and poetic illustration to enhance interest. The opening of the work establishes the authors' intention to make Greek history accessible and enjoyable to readers of all backgrounds. They critique standard historical texts for being overly dry and inaccessible and assert that a more lively approach, which incorporates elements of mythology and poetry, would engage readers more effectively. The authors also provide a brief overview of significant historical accounts that have previously been published, emphasizing their scope and style, and paving the way for their own unique perspective on Grecian history to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Willson, Marcius, 1813-1905
Author: Wilson, Robert Pierpont
EBook No.: 6841
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Greece -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mosaics of Grecian History
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Robert J. Hall
Summary: "Mosaics of Grecian History" by Marcius Willson and Robert Pierpont Wilson is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The authors aim to provide a trustworthy and engaging narrative about Greece, addressing a broad audience beyond just scholars or students. Rather than relying solely on formal historical texts, the authors believe that history should be presented in a way that resonates with the general populace, intertwining facts with myth and poetic illustration to enhance interest. The opening of the work establishes the authors' intention to make Greek history accessible and enjoyable to readers of all backgrounds. They critique standard historical texts for being overly dry and inaccessible and assert that a more lively approach, which incorporates elements of mythology and poetry, would engage readers more effectively. The authors also provide a brief overview of significant historical accounts that have previously been published, emphasizing their scope and style, and paving the way for their own unique perspective on Grecian history to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Willson, Marcius, 1813-1905
Author: Wilson, Robert Pierpont
EBook No.: 6841
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 127
Language: English
Subject: Greece -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.