Famous Men of Rome: Biographical Stories of Rome's Heroes, Generals, Statesmen, and Emperors - Softcover

Haaren, John H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604595248 ISBN 13: 9781604595246

Verlag: SMK Books, 2009

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The Romans were history's great men of action. Collected here are thirty stories covering the history of Rome from its founding under Romulus to the last emperor in the West. Your children will see the rise and fall of a great civilization through the lives of Horatius, Camillus, Caesar, Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and many others. Rome is the model civilization, it provides a foundation for all other history study.

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About the Author:John Henry Haaren (1855-1916) was an American educator, historian, and author whose books were widely used in schools and homes for introductory history instruction. Born in New York City, Haaren became a teacher, principal, and school administrator, eventually serving in important educational roles in the New York City school system. His practical classroom experience shaped his approach to history writing, which emphasized clarity, sequence, memorable personalities, and direct storytelling for younger readers.Haaren is best known for the "Famous Men" series, including Famous Men of Greece, Famous Men of Rome, Famous Men of the Middle Ages, and Famous Men of Modern Times. These books present history through the lives of significant rulers, soldiers, reformers, explorers, writers, and thinkers, allowing students to connect large historical movements with individual choices and actions. The series became especially useful in traditional education because it made ancient, medieval, and modern history approachable without reducing it to a bare list of dates and events.His works remain of interest to homeschoolers, classical education programs, teachers, parents, and readers looking for older narrative history books that introduce major civilizations through biography. Haaren's style reflects the educational assumptions of his era, but his books continue to serve as readable gateways into history for students who benefit from story, character, and chronological structure.

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• Verlag: SMK Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1604595248
• ISBN 13: 9781604595246
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 120
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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