The complete Picturesque Tale of Progress series—a beautifully illustrated history of the ancient and medieval world for families, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners.
Long referred to as a "secret resource" by teachers and homeschoolers, A Picturesque Tale of Progress spans over 2,200 pages across nine richly illustrated volumes, introducing young readers to the civilizations, heroes, cultures, and faiths that shaped the world. Written in an engaging narrative style and enhanced with hundreds of illustrations and maps, A Picturesque Tale of Progress is the perfect history series for young (and not-so-young) scholars.
Perfect For✓ Homeschool history curriculum ✓ Family read-alouds ✓ Catholic schools ✓ Independent young readers (ages 10+) ✓ Parents looking for a richer alternative to modern textbooks |
At a Glance
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—Beginnings I sets out from the earliest traces of human culture, followed by the rise and fall of Ancient Egypt.
—Beginnings II covers Babylonia, the Assyrian empire, and Biblical History from Abraham to the Fall of Jerusalem.
—Conquests I follows the trajectory of Ancient Crete and Greece to the audacious conquests of Alexander the Great.
—Conquests II opens with the early history of Rome, followed by the story of early Christianity, Paul’s missionary journeys, and the peaceful conquest of Rome by Christianity.
—New Nations I covers the Fall of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Medieval Church, the Vikings, and the Feudal Age.
—New Nations II reveals the glory of the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades, Spain and the Moors, the development of England, France as a monarchy, Germany and the Holy Roman Empire, and Italy and the Renaissance.
—Explorations I covers Marco Polo, Genghis Khan, the conquests of the Mongols, and Africa and India.
—Explorations II brings us to the New World. The voyages of Leif Ericsson and Columbus introduce the peoples of the Americas, with special focus on the civilizations of Mexico, Central America, Southwestern America, and their conquest by the Spanish. The series ends here—with the discovery of America. Finally, the comprehensive Index offers an excellent resource for further study and projects.
