A child's history of the world | V. M. Hillyer | A Story Which Endures Through The Decades

A child's history of the world | V. M. Hillyer | A remarkable view of the world

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	A child's history of the world V. M. Hillyer average customer review:based on 16 reviews
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highly recommended

1924. With many illustrations by Carle Michel Book and M.S. Wright. A Child's History of the World is a classic. Written shortly after World War I by Calvert School's first Head Master, Virgil Hillyer, this history storybook combines charm with facts to stimulate young minds and leave them yearning for more information. This volume of A Child's History of the World contains 79 stories that start at the beginning of time and reach to the present.

A Story Which Endures Through The Decades

Years ago I recalled a friend of mine who was in her early 80's telling me about this particular book. Her parents had read it to her as a child, she thought it was the most wonderful story she had ever heard. Now that I am a homeschooling parent I have to agree with my friend. The book was written in the mid 1930's by the headmaster of Calvert School, V.M. Hillyer.It has been updated over the decades so its contents are current. Throughout the book there are illustrations which in my opinion are works of art which add to the story. We are currently reading this story to our 5 1/2 year old daughter and she loves it! After we have completed CHOW we will move onto Susan Wise Bauer's " Story of the World" series. I would highly recommend this book as a read aloud for family reading or for your own personal enrichment.

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A remarkable view of the world

This is a great book.

It is "great" in the sense that the book achieves, without rancor and with a wonderful sense of perspective and humor, its laudable purpose (to educate the reader -- any reader, regardless of age -- about the world in which we live). It encompasses the history of the entire planet, and in the process creates a sense of respect for the tribulations and achievements of all cultures. So, this book was, and is, way ahead of its time.

I first read (and reread) "A Child's History of the World" when I was a child. Ever since, through the decades of my adult life, it has (in distinct excerpts that were pertinent to the given circumstances) floated through my mind as I encountered real-life situations that might not have been resolved as constructively, if at all, without Hillyer's lessons-by-example from the way things were not all that long ago.

For example, there must have been reasons why Alfred the Great was a uniquely successful king under very trying circumstances. Hillyer suggests the answer in a way you remember the rest of your life.

Through this book, you can discover remarkable achievements in virtually every substantive culture world-wide, and realize that common ground is there for anyone interested in seeking (and sharing) it.

If you have an interest in resolving the challenges of this world, here is a good place to start.

Thank you, posthumously, Mr. Hillyer, for a life-time reward in the form of a remarkable children's book.

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Best History of the World for kids!

We've read it again and again. All ages, over and over. There is always something new to learn from this marvelous volume. The author's prose and style is incomparable.

Absolutely Outstanding

This book will give your child a comprehensive and enjoyable overview of world history. I have to admit that I read it to myself after the kids are in bed. Why do you think people are consistently willing to pay $100 for this book? I love it. Not a moment of boredom. Fascinating.

Very useful book

This is a wonderful overview of world history, covering major dates from Menes, king of Egypt, to the United Nations. It is not at all difficult reading - it was written for children of about nine. However, it's useful for anyone who wants to have a general idea of the 'geography' of history; how often do you think of the Trojan War occurring at the same time that David was king in Israel? This book does a wonderful job of giving you the big picture.

Don't expect this book to give you a Reformed Christian perspective. Christianity was assumed at the time the book was written, but the author believes in salvation by works, and evolution.

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