The Story Of The World: History For The Classical Child : The Modern Age, From Victoria's Emire To The End Of The Ussr( Series - Bauer, Susan Wise )

Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, the final volume of the popular Story of the World home school series weaves world history into a storybook format, covering major historical events in the years 1850--2000.

WHERE WAS THE CRYSTAL PALACE? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? And how did cow fat start a revolution? Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives--and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of modern nations all around the world. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, the final volume of the popular "Story of the World series weaves world history into a storybook format, covering major historical events in the years 1850--2000. From the Middle Last and China to Africa and the Americas--find out what happened all around the world in the last century and a half. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, "The Story of the World includes the stories of each continent and people group.