Chapters from Ancient History by Dorothy Harrer
For
those interested in the dawning and journey of Western Civilization,
and for those teaching fifth grade or tenth grade in a Waldorf school,
this is a rich collection of insights into those cultures that birthed
our contemporary culture, language, and artistic sensibilities. From
Ancient India, through Persia, Babylon, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the
glory of Greece, the descriptions of each civilization's rise and
decline are full of pictures and biographies that illuminate the times
in colorful examples and poetic samplings.
This is a "must
have" for teachers and could be used as a reader for students thirteen
and older. Dorothy Harrer's understanding of the imaginative capacities
of children combines with skillful story telling to carry the reader to
lands far away and long ago. She links the ancient wisdom, spirituality,
literature and illustrious people to our current times. The insights
that arise from this are invaluable.
Waldorf Publications
ISBN: 1936367890
Soft cover
152 pages
7 x 10