swimmermom3 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I am in the process of assigning the short biographies in the Famous Men of the Middle Ages book their place in our schedule and reading them at the same time. Please don't throw anything if I say that I find the writing to be insipid at best. Is this because I have the Greenleaf version which has been modernized and updated? I am so disappointed as I have heard good things about these books. My ds read the Rome one and didn't complain; however, that was a Memoria Press copy and I have to admit that I didn't read it. Am I the only one that feels this way? There are passages, especially regarding barbarian leaders that have almost a condescending tone Are there better alternatives? Or did I just breath too much chlorine at the pool this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 :iagree:We find them dry and textbook-like. To me, there are too many other great books out there to spend time with the Famous Men books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I used them with Greenleaf Press's Guides when I taught in a little one-room, multi-grade school, and we all enjoyed them. Maybe using the Guides makes a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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