Oudheid en Middeleeuwen. Verhalen en schetsen

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Oudheid en Middeleeuwen. Verhalen en schetsen

by A. Nuiver, O. J. Reinders

NL·~4 hours·47 chapters

Chapters

47 total

OUDHEID EN MIDDELEEUWEN. - VERHALEN EN SCHETSEN - VOOR DE - HOOGSTE KLASSE DER VOLKSSCHOOL, - DOOR - A. NUIVER en O. J. REINDERS, - Hoofdonderwijzers te Groningen en te Nieuwe Schans.

0:17

VOORBERICHT.

0:51

INLEIDING.

3:00

1. EEN MERKWAARDIG VOLK.

7:36

2. EEN BEZOEK TE BABYLON.

4:48

3. EEN GROOT MAN EN EEN ONHANDELBAAR VOLK.

6:12

4. EEN HANDELSVOLK.

4:52

5. CROESUS EN CYRUS.

4:45

6. BELEGERING EN VEROVERING VAN TROJE.

6:00

7. EEN FEEST TE OLYMPIA.

5:58

Description

Step back into a world where the Nile’s banks gleam with the mysteries of Pharaohs and the bustling streets of ancient Alexandria echo with scholars’ debates. This compact guide brings the great societies of Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome to life through vivid sketches and lively anecdotes, inviting young listeners to picture the rise and fall of empires long before our modern age.

The journey then turns westward, tracing the turbulent centuries that followed Rome’s collapse. From the forging of early medieval kingdoms to the fervor of the Crusades, the narrative highlights how Germanic peoples shaped a continent in transition. Clear timelines and simple maps help listeners locate each event, while the storytellers weave facts into memorable tales that spark curiosity about the forces that molded Europe.

Designed for primary‑school ears, the book balances factual clarity with engaging storytelling. Its concise chapters and colorful illustrations make the distant past feel immediate, offering an accessible foundation for anyone eager to explore the roots of Western civilization.

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Language

nl

Duration

~4 hours (249K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jeroen van Luin, Peter Klumper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Sep 11, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the authors

AN

A. Nuiver

A Dutch schoolmaster who turned history into lively reading, he helped generations of students discover the ancient world, the Middle Ages, and Dutch history through clear, story-driven books.

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OJ

O. J. Reinders

A Dutch schoolbook writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, remembered for clear, practical history and geography texts. His surviving works suggest a teacher focused on making big subjects approachable for younger readers.

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