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History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition)

Story of the World, Vol. 3

Susan Wise Bauer

Read by
Jim Weiss
Length
11 hrs 25 min
Rating
4.6 / 5
Series
The Story of the World, Book Volume 3
Publisher
Well-Trained Mind Press
Released
2024-02-05

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What it is

A beautifully revised edition of the classic world history for children.

Now more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format. Designed as a project for parents and children to share (or for older listeners to enjoy alone), this book covers the major historical events in the years 1600-1850 on each continent, with tales from each culture.

Over 1.3 million copies of The Story of the World have been sold.

About the series

The Story of the World in order →

The Story of the World — 10 books, 10 of them charting here

  1. Volume 3 Story of the World, Vol. 3, Revised Edition: History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Story of the World)4.5
  2. · The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome4.3
  3. Volume 2 The Story of the World, Vol. 2 Audiobook: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages4.3
  4. Volume 1 Story of the World, Vol. 1: History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 1) (Story of the World)4.4
  5. Volume 3 History for the Classical Child: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition): Story of the World, Vol. 34.6
  6. · The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople4.5
  7. Volume 4 Story of the World, Vol. 4 (Second Edition, Revised): History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age (Story of the World)4.3
  8. Volume 2 Story of the World, Vol. 2: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages (Second Edition, Revised) (Vol. 2) (Story of the World)4.6
  9. Volume 4 Story of the World, Vol. 4 Revised Edition: History for the Classical Child: The Modern Age (Second Edition, Revised) (Story of the World)4.5
  10. · The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade4.4

On the charts

Last charted October 11, 2026. Its best position was 8 on Bestsellers in Education & Learning, reached September 26, 2026. Seen on 1 chart over 7 days of readings, the first on September 25, 2026.

1 16 8 September 25, 2026 October 9, 2026 September 25, 2026 — position 11September 26, 2026 — position 8September 27, 2026 — position 15October 7, 2026 — position 15October 9, 2026 — position 16
Bestsellers in Education & Learning — position by day.
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Bestsellers 8 5 days October 9, 2026

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