Famous Men of the Middle Ages

By John Henry Haaren, Addison B. Poland · Running time 4:40:03 · Biography & Autobiography, Middle Ages/Middle History

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“THE study of history, like the study of a landscape, should begin with the most conspicuous features. Not until these have been fixed in memory will the lesser features fall into their appropriate places and assume their right proportions. The famous men of ancient and modern times are the mountain peaks of history. It is logical then that the study of history should begin with the biographies of these men. Not only is it logical; it is also pedagogical. Experience has proven that in order to attract and hold the child’s attention each conspicuous feature of history presented to him should ha

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