A Year of Socratic Discussions about American History
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Contents
Title: The Story of Liberty, America's Heritage through the Civil War Discussions on Two DVDs
Author: John De Gree
Publisher: Classical Historian
2 one-hour DVDs
Item #005
Author: John De Gree
Publisher: Classical Historian
2 one-hour DVDs
Item #005
Sample Socratic Discussions
Reviewed by the Authors of A Patriot's History of the United States
From Larry Shweikart, Ph.D., co-author of #1 NY Times bestseller, A Patriot’s History of the United States of America and numerous top-selling history books, as well as a film producer of history documentaries:
In John De Gree's The Story of Liberty, written for ages 11 to young adults, America's foundations are traced from the Hebrews and the Judeo-Christian religious traditions to the Greco-Roman political traditions to the establishment of government in the English colonies in America. The Story of Liberty highlights---often with primary source documents such as the "Mayflower Compact," the first Thanksgiving Declaration, a section from the account of Paul Revere's ride---fleshes out the narration with easily-readable charts on such things as the differences between Republicans and Federalists or the size of early American cities.
The book ends with Lincoln's assassination, and a second volume from 1865 to the present is planned. Loosely based on A Patriot's History of the United States by myself and Michael Allen (who did the foreword), The Story of Liberty strongly integrates the timeless principles of the sanctity of life, freedom of choice, government by representatives, trial by jury, division of power in government, and more. Strongly recommended.
From Michael Allen, Ph.D., co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book, A Patriot’s History of the United States, Professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, and Editor of The Story of Liberty, America's Heritage Through the Civil War:
John De Gree has a unique way of telling the story of the United States. He places special emphasis on America’s place in the history of advancing Western Civilization. He begins with our classical roots and ties to ancient Hebrew, Greek, Roman, and Western European institutions. Just as importantly, he accurately weaves the story of Christianity and Christian values into the American story… John relates the truth about the American past by telling about our many good qualities and accomplishments as well as the setbacks our nation has endured during its long history…Young American history students and their teachers have long yearned for a book like the one you now hold in your hands.
In John De Gree's The Story of Liberty, written for ages 11 to young adults, America's foundations are traced from the Hebrews and the Judeo-Christian religious traditions to the Greco-Roman political traditions to the establishment of government in the English colonies in America. The Story of Liberty highlights---often with primary source documents such as the "Mayflower Compact," the first Thanksgiving Declaration, a section from the account of Paul Revere's ride---fleshes out the narration with easily-readable charts on such things as the differences between Republicans and Federalists or the size of early American cities.
The book ends with Lincoln's assassination, and a second volume from 1865 to the present is planned. Loosely based on A Patriot's History of the United States by myself and Michael Allen (who did the foreword), The Story of Liberty strongly integrates the timeless principles of the sanctity of life, freedom of choice, government by representatives, trial by jury, division of power in government, and more. Strongly recommended.
From Michael Allen, Ph.D., co-author of the #1 New York Times best-selling book, A Patriot’s History of the United States, Professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, and Editor of The Story of Liberty, America's Heritage Through the Civil War:
John De Gree has a unique way of telling the story of the United States. He places special emphasis on America’s place in the history of advancing Western Civilization. He begins with our classical roots and ties to ancient Hebrew, Greek, Roman, and Western European institutions. Just as importantly, he accurately weaves the story of Christianity and Christian values into the American story… John relates the truth about the American past by telling about our many good qualities and accomplishments as well as the setbacks our nation has endured during its long history…Young American history students and their teachers have long yearned for a book like the one you now hold in your hands.
Reviewed by Cathy Duffy
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