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Title: Concise, Interesting, Greek History well done
Review: I read this to my 1st and 4th graders as we were covering ancient Greece in our homeschooling curriculum. I usually can't get through history literature, but this one was SO interesting! The different people were described in such a relatable manner. I've never read a history book so well-written, that was also intended for a student learner, and doesn't talk down to the reader or pontificate to make the writer sound more intelligent. On the last page, before the historical notes, Ms. Renault explains how the Greeks' choices during the Persian Wars relates to our way of thinking. I was really impressed by how well Renault draws the reader into the motivations and values of these people from thousands of years ago. This is also my first military book and I look forward to reading more of Renault's work.
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