The World of Columbus and Sons [Paperback]

Genevieve Foster (Author, Illustrator)

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Product Description

This is the story of a wonderful, changing, reawakening world the world of the Renaissance and Reformation. Measured by the lifetime of Columbus and his sons, this book spans the years from 1451-1539. With Columbus as the central figure of this narrative, readers will also learn the fascinating stories of Prince Henry the Navigator, Ivan III of Russia, Gutenberg, Queen Isabella, Leonardo da Vinci, Mohammed II, the African ruler Nomi Mansa, Martin Luther, Erasmus, Albrecht Dürer, Copernicus, Michaelangelo and many others. Told in Foster's engaging and winsome style enhanced by her helpful chronologies and timelines, readers will learn of the religious, cultural and scientific changes that ushered in a new frontier of exploration and discovery.

About the Author

"Nothing is more critical, I believe, than that children growing up in these critical explosive days should be given an understanding of American history as a part of the history of the world. Every year this grows more urgent, as increasingly rapid communication integrates world events more closely and the impact of foreign affairs on our own lives becomes more serious and immediate." Genevieve Foster wrote this nearly fifty years ago. It resonates with perhaps more truth today. As a result of this clarion call we have sold many of her enduring "World" titles because of the timeless nature of her books. Her writing style is clear, concise and fluid with her greatest strength as a storyteller being her ability to bring her readers right into the minds and times of her characters.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: Beautiful Feet Bks (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964380382
• ISBN-13: 978-0964380387
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #74,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Concept, May 27, 2000

By	P. Gardner "Penny Gardner" (American Fork, UT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The World of Columbus and Sons (Paperback)

Genevieve Foster's books are based on an intriguing concept: a horizontal approach to history; a view of the world and the people who lived during the lifetime of the main character--in this case Columbus. Charlotte Mason would have us delve deeply into an era; these books help us do that.

Each section of the book starts with an interest-grabbing 2-page spread naming and illustrating people who lived during a portion of Columbus' life. These drawings could be copied and pasted into the student's book of centuries or timeline as the corresponding story is read. The maps and illustrations throughout the book provide much interest, although these short stories are appealing because of their conversational tone.

You'll want to acquire all the books in this series by Genevieve Foster.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional author, February 23, 2008

By	T. Robson "homeschooling mom" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The World of Columbus and Sons (Paperback)

I have yet to read this particular book. However, after reading "The World of Captain John Smith" I have to take serious exception with the reviewer who had such problems with the book on Columbus. Genevieve Foster, in my opinion, did nothing to hide the fact that greed was a great motivating factor behind the exploration and settlement of the new world. She makes it very clear in the later time period so I would find it surprising if she completely neglected it in her other work.

Don't avoid this book based on the negatives in the other review. The beautiful thing about her writing is that it makes you hungry to research the time periods she writes about in further detail. It's not always easy to find current sources that are free of political correctness so I have enjoyed reading source documents from original biographers, etc.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Historical Journey, February 6, 2009

By	DarrenGJohnson "DarrenGJohnson" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World of Columbus and Sons (Paperback)

Genevieve Foster is a great story teller. The story of the world of Christopher Columbus is told in time slices that unfold throughout the life of Christopher Columbus and his sons. The story is not just about Columbus, but about the important people and events that took place. Some of those that are covered are Isabella and Ferdinand, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Erasmus, Catherine the Great, Voltaire, Pope Alexander VI, Machievelli, and many more. Perhaps the most interesting is the voyages of Columbus and the ill treatment of the Indians. I recommend this book for adults and children.