A very informative history of Civilization of the world during The Renaissance and The Reformation, and into the modern era, I suggest this book the people of all ages.
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Amazing!
Review from Uniformity with God’s Will →
great insight into truly understanding Purgatory…not at a merely academic level but the spiritual level which Dante was writing for…not with modern slant or sensationalism. If you’ve never read The Divine Comedy, this is a marvelous companion to bring it to life (unlike the more academic Great Course and my least favorite modern Scholar course).
VOICES GALORE
Review from Saints Who Battled Satan →
Wonderful lectures!!!
Review from Dante’s Purgatory →
I am a Protestant believer and after reading three different translations of The Divine Comedy (including Professor Esolen’s), I was having an especially difficult time understanding and sympathizing with Dante’s Purgatorio. How should I approach this poem about existence in a place many Protestants believe is a mistake in theology? Professor Esolen’s lectures helped tremendously…
This book is not just for children – adults will learn much from it too. It will turn even a history novice into a very knowledgeable person in just a few hours! The breadth and scope of content is impressive spanning the first civilisations of Mesopotamia right through to the conversion of Constantine. It has..









