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A Child's History of the World
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- Gutenberg ID
- 67149
- Title
- A Child's History of the World
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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V. M. Hillyer's *A Child's History of the World* offers a panoramic survey of human civilization from primitive man to the modern era. Designed for young readers, this narrative simplifies complex historical events into engaging stories, covering major civilizations, wars, and cultural shifts while fostering a global perspective.
- Summary up to 500 words
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V. M. Hillyer's *A Child's History of the World* offers a chronological journey through human civilization, deliberately structured by the continuous flow of global events rather than by individual nations. Hillyer argues that limiting children to American history fosters a narrow, intolerant egotism; instead, he aims to broaden a young reader's horizon by presenting an intelligent, unprejudiced understanding of the world's past. The narrative begins with primitive man and the invention of fire, moving through the rise of ancient empires like Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon, and detailing the conflicts between the Greeks and Persians. It covers the rise and fall of Rome, the turbulent Middle Ages, and the reign of Charlemagne, who united Europe after the Dark Ages. The text highlights key figures such as Alfred the Great, who built England's first navy to defeat Danish pirates, and explores the spread of Christianity and Islam, including the interactions between Charlemagne and the Caliph Haroun-al-Rashid. The story continues through the Renaissance, the Age of Discovery with explorers like Columbus and Magellan, and the American colonies' struggle for independence. Hillyer emphasizes that history is a connected story of humanity, urging readers to understand the 'who, when, where, and why' of events rather than merely memorizing dates. Through accessible language and a focus on human experience, the book replaces a provincial view with a comprehensive panorama of the ages, serving as a foundational outline for future detailed study.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- V. M. Hillyer
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Categories
- History
- Juvenile literature