Freedom for Catholics, Protestants, and Jews: Napoleon
This extensive freedom of religion which was unique in Europe, was a first for the Jews since they lost their homeland of Palestine hundreds of years before.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: books
Adrienne joins Lafayette in prison during French Revolution
President Washington sought freedom for the Lafayette family, since Adrienne and her daughters freely chose to join Lafayette in prison.
Lafayette and his wife partner to end slavery
One of the amazing things I’ve discovered has been Lafayette’s goal for freedom for all people, which grew his work in the abolitionist movement.
Unique Napoleonic biography for rhetoric homeschool studies
This British author with a degree from Oxford, wrote this book in 1970 because of stunning new research that unveiled a different Napoleon than oft described.
Homeschool graduate diagnosed with eye tracking difficulties
He said she is such a sweet girl and must be a genius, to have had such horrible eye tracking issues all these years and yet still be successful in school.
Cato, Recitations, and Minuet at our Subscription Ball
Philip Vickers Fithian wrote in his journal: Virginians must dance or they will die. Thus, Virginians found a legal loophole around the “no frivolity” mandate.
Critique of Revolutionary Book about 1750-1783
This expensive book with no previews available was highly recommended by a classical homeschool curriculum. Buying the book, I was shocked by the errors.
Rhetoric Literature: Ranking our favorite Shakespeare DVDs
Queried by friends who lent us videos, I’ve was asked which was our favorite. Commentary follows of our growing perceptions of Shakespeare favorites.
Rhetoric Literature: Casually performing Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare was meant to be performed, to hear the beautiful language with rhythmic iambic pentameter aka reading his plays is 2D but hearing them is 3D.
Did Shakespeare exit The Tempest with Prospero?
Due to timing of this play in Shakespeare’s final days, some think Prospero represents the Bard ready to retire from the stage.
