Beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire and continuing through 1500 our brand new Medieval History Through Literature pack will guide students students and teachers through the dynamic and exciting world of the Middle Ages! For many years people thought of this time period as the Dark Ages but you will soon discover that this is simply not true! Through the writings of Saint Augustine, Dante, and other great medieval writers, you will discover a historical period full of adventure and intrigue. Learn about the history behind the rules of chivalry as you read The Song of Roland. Discover the gorgeous castles of Moorish Spain where an epoch of culture saw the sharing of ideas between Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Read about the Bubonic Plague from a first hand account as recorded in the Decameron. Dante's Inferno provides an unparalleled look into medieval understandings of justice while Mark Twain's wonderful biography of Joan of Arc provides an intimate picture of the young maiden chosen to save her nation. Thirty-five weekly lessons will take you through the history and literature of over 1100 years of history. Lessons include reading assignments, comprehension and discussion questions to encourage the development of critical thinking skills, writing prompts, map work, vocabulary, links to relevant websites, and much more!

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