History Through Literature – Sources of Information
Jane Eyre- Explore the 19th Century England
Literature Files
Essays:
Historical Context – England in the 19th Century
Story: Excerpts Jane Eyre- Chapter 1- Stage 3
Jane Eyre – Chapter 30 – Simplified
Books:
Jane Eyre- Stage 3
Jane Eyre – Authentic
Encyclopedia of British History
Video :
Film – Jane Eyre.
( We recommend you to watch its first 30 minutes.)
Internet Sources
On line story
Watch the film on-line
Essays:
Summary and literary notes
Story Analysis and Notes
The social Context
Women in the 19th Century
Marriage in the 19th Century
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
Oliver Twist- Explore the 19th Century England
Literature Files
Essays:
Child Labour and the Industrial Revolution – England in the 1800s
Story: Excerpts Oliver Twist- Chapter 1- Stage 3
Oliver Twist – Simplified
Books:
Oliver Twist- Stage 3
Encyclopedia of British History
Internet Sources
On line story
Watch the trailer of the film on-line
Essays:
Summaries and literary notes
The Historical Context
Background
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
David Copperfield - Explore the 19th Century England
Literature Files
Essays:
Child Labour and the Industrial Revolution – England in the 1800s
Themes in David Copperfield: Victorian Literature
Literary Essay: themes in David Copperfield
Story: Excerpts David Copperfield- Chapter 1- Stage 3
Books:
David Copperfield- Stage 3
Encyclopedia of British History
Internet Sources
On line story
Essays:
Summary and Literary Notes
Story Analysis and Notes
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
Uncle Tom’s Cabin – Slavery in America
Literature Files
Essays:
Introduction
Historical Context and Themes
African- American Slavery
An interview- a Slave Narrative
Story: Excerpts Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Chapter 2
Eliza’s Escape – Authentic
The river of Ice – Eliza’s Story- Simplified
Books:
Uncle Tom’s Cabin *
Internet Sources
On line story
Watch a Short Film
Watch the Trailer
Essays:
Summary and Literary Notes
Analysis and Notes
Uncle Tom’s Cabin and American Culture
Eliza’s Story and Slavery in Uncle Tom’s Cabin
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
The adventures of huckleberry Finn
Literature Files
Map- America at the Start of the Civil War – 1861
Essays:
Mark twain- biography
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Theme Analysis
Racism in Huckleberry Finn
Anti-Racism Themes in Huckleberry Finn
Social Intolerance in Huckleberry Finn
African American Slavery
An Interview – a Slave Narrative
Summary of the Plot- Huckleberry Finn
Story: Excerpts The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – a Simplified Story
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Simplified
Books:
Tom Sawyer - Stage 3
Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn - Authentic
Internet Sources
On Line Story
Essays:
Summary and Literary Notes
Analysis
Plot and Characters
Essays on Huckleberry Finn
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
For Solo Voice – Explore the Holocaust
Literature Files
Essays:
Testimonies of Holocaust Survivors
Story: Excerpts Excerpts from the Authentic Story
Books:
For Solo Voice – Susanna Tomaro - Authentic
Internet Sources
Watch a short Film- The Holocaust
Watch an Interview with a Survivor
Read or Watch- Testimonies or Videos of Survivors
Visit the Jewish Virtual Library
Essays:
Susanna Tomaro- Biography
Narratives- Read Survival Stories
The Diary of Anne Frank – Explore the Holocaust
Literature Files
Essays:
Children Testimonies
Testimonies of Holocaust Survivors
Testimonies- Hiding Places
Anne Frank’s Hiding Place- the Secret Annex
Story: Excerpts Diary Excerpts
Books:
The diary of Anne Frank
Internet Sources
Watch a short Film- The Holocaust
Watch an Interview with a Survivor
Read or Watch- Testimonies or Videos of Survivors
Visit the Anne Frank Center
Watch a short Film- Anne Frank
Watch a Short Film- The Diary of Anne Frank
Essays:
Anne Frank- Biography
Anne Frank and her Diary
Narratives- Read Survival Stories
Border Friends / Rivka Karen- – Jerusalem and the 6- Day- War
Literature Files
Essays:
Summary
Map
Jerusalem before the 6- Day- War
Story
Border Friends
Books:
The 6- Day - War
Internet Sources
Summary- The 6-Day –War- Wikipedia
Essays:
The 6- Day - War
Jerusalem and the 6- Day –War
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
Angela’s Ashes / Frank McCourt – Explore the History of Ireland
Literature Files
Essays:
Poverty and the Effects of the Great Irish Famine 100 Years LaterAbstract
The Irish Potato Famine- Photos and Headlines from the
Newspapers
Newspaper Articles
A Letter- an Account of Poverty
Essay- Conflict in Northern Ireland
Story: Excerpts Angela’s Ashes- Excerpts from Chapter 1- Authentic
Angela’s Ashes – Selected Excerpts – Authentic
Books:
Angela’s Ashes – Authentic
Encyclopedia of British History
Video
A Film- Michael Collins- (Learn more about the IRA and the
Fights)
Internet Sources
Watch the trailer of the film on-line
View a Short Film- The Irish Poverty
Essays:
Themes in Angela’s Ashes
Book Review
Ireland- a Timeline
The History of Ireland
Ireland –Headlines and Visions of the Famines
Irish Emigration and Standards of Living in the Century Following
the Famine
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
The Titanic
Literature Files
Story: I Survived the Titanic – Jennifer A. Kirkpatric
Survivor stories:
An Account of Dr. Washington Dodge- from the Newspaper -1912
Testimonies - Stories of Survivors
Books:
The Titanic- Stage 3
Video
A Documentary Film- the Titanic
Titanic- The Film
Internet Sources
Watch a Short Film of the Titanic Tragedy
Essays:
An Encyclopedia Entry
The Fatal Journey of the Third Class Men
Real Life Stories from the Titanic
Social Classes in Britain
The Titanic- Headlines from the Newspaper
History Through Literature – Sources of Information
Braveheart - Explore the History of Scotland
Literature Files
Essays:
Introduction to the book
A Map of England and Scotland at the time of William Wallace
William Wallace and the history of Scotland
The Scottish Battle as a Fight for Human Rights
Braveheart- Film Review
Books:
Braveheart- Stage 3
Encyclopedia of British History
Internet Sources
Essays:
Scotland
Scottish History and William Wallace
Watch the Film On-Line
William Wallace- Man and Myth
Biography- William Wallace
The Battle of Bannockburn