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The Giants of Philosophy is a series of dramatic presentations, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall world view of history's greatest philosophers. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life. In this series you'll survey thirteen of the world's most important philosophers. You'll see how each philosopher created a complete and coherent system of thought, including their views on ethics, metaphysics, politics, and aesthetics. Contributing authors: Berel Lang, Thomas C. Brickhouse, R. J. O Connell, Kenneth L. Schmitz, Thomas Cook, Nicholas Capaldi, A. J. Mandt, John E. Smith, Mark Stone, George Connell, Richard Schacht, John J. Stuhr, and John Compton. Charlton Heston, narrator of the Giants of Philosophy Series, is among America's most respected actors. Best known for his roles in historical films, Mr. Heston sensitively and clearly explains history's greatest philosophical insights.

The Giants of Philosophy is a series of dramatic presentations, in understandable language, of the concerns, questions, interests, and overall world view of history's greatest philosophers. Special emphasis on clear and relevant explanations gives you a new arsenal of insights toward living a better life. In this series you'll survey thirteen of the world's most important philosophers. You'll see how each philosopher created a complete and coherent system of thought, including their views on ethics, metaphysics, politics, and aesthetics. Contributing authors: Berel Lang, Thomas C. Brickhouse, R. J. O Connell, Kenneth L. Schmitz, Thomas Cook, Nicholas Capaldi, A. J. Mandt, John E. Smith, Mark Stone, George Connell, Richard Schacht, John J. Stuhr, and John Compton. Charlton Heston, narrator of the Giants of Philosophy Series, is among America's most respected actors. Best known for his roles in historical films, Mr. Heston sensitively and clearly explains history's greatest philosophical insights.

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Why X Matters by Yale University Press.

Why X Matters by Yale University Press.

In 1918 the English husband and wife team of H.C.B and Marjorie Quennell published the first volume in what would become a 4 volume history of England for "children" (appealing to adults as well). Each chapter roughly corresponds to a century of history from the 12th through the 19th, with volume one covering the 12th through 15th (1066-1499). Each chapter follows the same format, examining certain aspects of day to day life tracking the progression of change (and continuity) over time. Aspects examined in each century include: Costume (clothes), Castles and Houses, Churches, Ships, Toys, Games, Warfare, Food, Mills, Transportation. Marjorie was also an illustrator and the artwork, reminiscent of David Macaulay's Cathedral and Castle, is a big part of what makes the series so appealing. The books were popular and used in classrooms in Britain and the US from the 1920s up until the early 1960s. Today they are outdated, but retain a charm that modern history books are missing.Copies are freely available online at Wikipedia page which links to further information about the Quennell's. [The above text copied from a review by Stephen Balbach of Volume I & II and is copyright under a Creative Commons license (compatible with LibraryThing), please see the original review for more info].

In 1918 the English husband and wife team of H.C.B and Marjorie Quennell published the first volume in what would become a 4 volume history of England for "children" (appealing to adults as well). Each chapter roughly corresponds to a century of history from the 12th through the 19th, with volume one covering the 12th through 15th (1066-1499). Each chapter follows the same format, examining certain aspects of day to day life tracking the progression of change (and continuity) over time. Aspects examined in each century include: Costume (clothes), Castles and Houses, Churches, Ships, Toys, Games, Warfare, Food, Mills, Transportation. Marjorie was also an illustrator and the artwork, reminiscent of David Macaulay's Cathedral and Castle, is a big part of what makes the series so appealing. The books were popular and used in classrooms in Britain and the US from the 1920s up until the early 1960s. Today they are outdated, but retain a charm that modern history books are missing.Copies are freely available online at Wikipedia page which links to further information about the Quennell's. [The above text copied from a review by Stephen Balbach of Volume I & II and is copyright under a Creative Commons license (compatible with LibraryThing), please see the original review for more info].