Ancient Rome

by Charles Kovacs

This book, for use by Steiner-Waldorf teachers, includes stories of the founding of Rome, the early battles with Carthage and Hannibal, Julius Caesar and the conquests of Gaul and Britain, Antony and Cleopatra, and the decline and fall under the Huns and the beginning of the Dark Ages. It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 6 (age 11-12).

Genres: History, Education

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jenn Carson]

This is a useful resource for Waldorf teachers, but if you’re teaching about Ancient Rome, it should be treated as a source for stories and myths, not as a work of historical accuracy. There’s also a clear Christian bias throughout, which isn’t surprising given the dogmatism that runs through Anthroposophy and Waldorf education. If your goal is to stay within the bounds of Waldorf dogma, this book will serve you well. But if you’re working to decolonize your teaching and move the curriculum forward, use it only for the narrative elements and look elsewhere for your historical facts.

[Amelia Wilkins]

It was pretty good. I didn’t fall asleep at all. The way the author wrote it was great. Would recommend if wanting to know about the Romans. It is like a short and not to detailed.