{"product_id":"1st-hist-tsociii","title":"The Story of Civilization, Volume III: The Making of the Modern World","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren should not just read about history; they should live it. In \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e, the stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the construction of architectural wonders, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolume III: The Making of the Modern World \u003c\/em\u003econtinues the journey, picking up where \u003cem\u003eVolume II\u003c\/em\u003e left off amidst the Renaissance and quickly diving in to the history-altering events of the Reformation. This fracturing of the Church dramatically altered the course of modern Europe and the world at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut during the most tumultuous times, God gives us the greatest saints. Children will meet great figures like Sts. Pius V, Thomas More, John Vianney, and Margaret Mary Alacoque, as well as powerful leaders like Napoleon and Kings Henry VIII of England and Louis XIV of France. This volume brings us through present-day Europe, showing us the effects of two world wars and how the Church responded to these changing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, you’ll have the trusted resource you’ve always wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid You Know…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColumbus called the Native Americans “Indians” because he thought he had landed in India?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHenry VIII was once known as “Defender of the Faith”?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA string of popes became known as the “prisoners of the Vatican” because they never left the Vatican grounds for 60 years?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Louis XIV was known as the “Sun King” because of the bright brilliance of his palace at Versailles?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Soviet Union built what was called “the Iron Curtain,” behind which they ruled half of Europe?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":54013007495511,"sku":"1st-HIST-TSoCIII-1","price":29.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"As New","offer_id":54013007528279,"sku":"1st-HIST-TSoCIII-2","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/8689\/0327\/files\/4990945587.jpg?v=1782775704","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookshop.co.uk\/products\/1st-hist-tsociii","provider":"The Homeschool Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}