You won’t want to miss this one. Written by Bishop Philip J. Furlong (1892–1989)—renowned educator, historian, and Auxiliary Bishop of the United States Military Vicariate—The Old World and America stands as one of the most respected and enduring upper elementary/middle-school history texts used in Catholic education. (Lexile range: 610L-800L)
The story of America begins not on her own shores, but in the ancient world from which her earliest settlers came. This treasured text guides students through the grand sweep of Western civilization: the earliest ages of mankind; the noble achievements of Greece and Rome; the coming of Christ and the founding of His Church; the vigor of the Middle Ages; the flowering of the Renaissance; and finally, the discovery and exploration of the New World.
More than a narrative of events, this textbook reveals the civilizations upon which our Western heritage firmly rests. At its heart is a clear and compelling account of the Catholic Church—her shaping influence on culture, learning, law, and society in both the Old World and the New.
For Catholic and classical schools seeking a faithful, compelling, and richly told account of our heritage, The Old World and America remains an indispensable resource for forming students in truth, virtue, and historical understanding.
Each chapter concludes with:
- Objective Test
- Oral Drill
- Questions That Make You Think
- Questions That Test Your Character
- Activities
- Topics for Discussion, and
- Word List
Teachers will appreciate the accompanying Answer Key booklet—clear, well-structured, and complete with page-number references to make planning, discussions, assessments and grading more efficient.
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