Charlemagne (Ancient World Leaders) [Hardcover]

Dale Evva Gelfand (Author), Arthur Meier, Jr. Schlesinger (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003 | Series: Ancient World Leaders

Traces the life of the Frankish warrior and king who built a great empire in western Europe.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up-This biography is organized by topic rather than date, resulting in confusion and repetition. It is written in stilted, difficult language, with unexplained allusions and occasional irrelevancies. Although there are numerous quotes, none of them are footnoted. Many of the old-fashioned illustrations are inaccurate. While the text does state that "many paintings and drawings of Charlemagne erroneously depict him wearing a beard," every illustration in the book, including the cover, shows him with a beard. The only map is totally inadequate. The book also contains internal inconsistencies and typos.
Ann W. Moore, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079107224X
• ISBN-13: 978-0791072240
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,356,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, quick read, November 11, 2007

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Curlymouse (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charlemagne(oop) (World Leaders Past & Present) (Library Binding)

As a homeschool mother looking for books that make history into a story, rather than a dull chore, this book was just the thing. It is short and contains the kinds of details that stick with you.

Since this book was written for young people, the more gruesome and nefarious items were left out. But so were the long descriptions that bog down both young and old. Altogether, I found it entertaining and a valuable addition to any curriculum.