Our Fathers Have Told Us by John Ruskin
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"Our Fathers Have Told Us" by John Ruskin is a collection of historical sketches written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide young readers with engaging narratives about the history of Christendom, particularly focusing on significant events and figures that shaped the religious and cultural landscape. The text promises to intertwine educational content with moral insights, aiming to inspire a deeper understanding of the past among its readers. The
opening portion introduces the book's intent through a preface, where the author reflects on the challenges of teaching history to children, emphasizing its potential to be both enlightening and engaging. Ruskin begins to explore the historical significance of Amiens, a city rich in cultural heritage and history. He discusses the transition from pagan beliefs to Christianity, marking the arrival of the martyr St. Firmin, and recounts the foundational moments of the Frankish kingdom under Clovis, aiming to convey the moral lessons inherent in these historical narratives. The text sets a tone of reverence for history while encouraging thoughtful reflection on its relevance to contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Our Fathers Have Told Us Part I. The Bible of Amiens |
| Credits |
Produced by Stacy Brown, Simple Simon, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | France -- History |
| Subject | Cathédrale d'Amiens |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24428 |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 881 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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