Quick Look
- Key moments in medieval history are shared simply and thoroughly in experienced Steiner-Waldorf teacher, Dorothy Harrer's compelling style
- Covers pivotal points in time including the Hundred Years' War of England and France, the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of Charlemagne
- A helpful resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers sharing history with their pupils from Class 6 (11 years) into the Upper School
Master storyteller Dorothy Harrer brings medieval history to life in this classic text for teachers of pupils aged 11 years and over. Covers the end of Roman influence, the influence of Christianity through Europe and the Crusades.
Description
History comes to life in Chapters from Medieval History which covers a broad array of topics from from the fall of Rome in 476 CE to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century.
Areas covered include the Iberian and Arabian peninsulas, the Crusades, the Hostelers and Templars, Francis of Assisi, Joan of Arc, and the Hundred Years War between England and France.
A master storyteller, Dorothy Harrer covers these landmark points in history simply and thoroughly in her compelling style. This classic text will be a useful resource for teachers and parents sharing history with pupils from Class 6 (11 years) and beyond into the Upper School in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum.
Author
Dorothy Harrer (1924-2012) was one of the key teachers at the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, USA in the middle of the last century. She and her husband founded Camp Glenbrook in New Hampshire, their country farm-turned camp still used today by teachers and children.
