Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 70) N I N T H G R A D E 9 | Omnibus See page 3 for a thorough explanation of our Omnibus curriculum. The AntiFederalist Papers Ralph Ketcham The Pilgrim’s Progress John Bunyan Omnibus III: Reformation to the Present Edited by Douglas Wilson and Ty Fischer Covering history, literature and theology in an integrated way you will find great helps and tools to study the great works found in the most recent time period. Students will learn to look at ideas and events through a biblical worldview while their composition and logical skills are refined. And, it’s written so that a student can start with this level, if needed. Student Text w/Teacher CD-ROM #000-925 Student Text #000-926 The Federalist Papers defended the concept of a strong central government with their arguments in favor of the Constitution. The AntiFederalist Papers revealed the dissenting opinions of such statesmen as Patrick Henry and John DeWitt, who saw in the documents threats to rights and liberties so recently won from England. Soft 406p #391-010 $7.95 The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels The Pilgrim’s Progress has been translated more often than any book other than the Bible. One can normally relate to Pilgrim as he struggles with temptation and must learn to persevere through life. Softback Soft 333p #420-750 $9.95 Hardback (shown) Includes margin notes, Scripture references, and a series of beautiful etchings. Hard 396p #065-040 $36.00 $100.00 $75.00 Primary Reading Omnibus III First Semester Includes The Anti-Federalist Papers, The Federalist Papers, Of Plymouth Plantation, The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Social Contract, A Tale of Two Cities, and The Westminster Confession of Faith. (10% savings) #000-921 $97.11 Omnibus III Second Semester Includes 1984, Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings, The Communist Manifesto, The Great Gatsby, Mein Kampf, Reflections on the Revolution in France, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. (10% savings) #000-923 $82.67 The essence of Marx and Engels’ communism is contained in the Manifesto. Published in 1848, when its authors were 30 and 28 years old respectively, it inspired revolutionaries in Europe and has been the foundation for modern Russia, China and the British Welfare State. A must read— knowing the enemies of the cross of Christ helps eliminate them. Soft 124p #435-260 $7.00 Reflections on the Revolution in France Edmund Burke Without a doubt, the finest political/philosophical conservative text published in its time. Burke saw what the French revolution was about and attacked it root and branch. Understanding the French Revolution is imperative—this will help. Soft 400p #435-810 $11.00 The Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay The Social Contract Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Maurice Cranston, Translator The Federalist Papers are rightly considered one of the most authoritative explanations of the provisions of the Constitution in existence. This primary source defends the concept of a strong central government with arguments in favor of the Constitution. Soft 560p #391-020 $7.95 The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald Revolutionary when written and still controversial, this work is a classic of political theory and a key source of democratic belief. This edition includes Rousseau’s Discourse on Political Economy and features a comprehensive introduction and notes. Soft 188p #435-847 $9.00 1984 George Orwell 1984 has come and gone, but Orwell’s prophetic, nightmare vision of the world we were becoming is timelier than ever. This modern classic creates a world that is completely convincing from the first sentence to the last four words. Soft 267p #411-010 $15.00 The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan has been acclaimed by generations of readers. I can still see Redford playing the part in the movie. A true American masterpiece. Soft 214p #370-070 A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens A swift, exciting story and an unforgettable rendering of the French Revolution, in a lethal, vengeful and exiguous Paris and a tranquil London. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….” We would all benefit from knowing more than that of this great work. Soft 544p #435-885 $8.00 $13.95 Mein Kampf Adolph Hitler Offers a look into the hateful mind of the 20th century’s most evil figure. One could be tempted to dismiss it as the musings of a madman, but civilized societies should pay attention to his words in order to be certain that they or ones like them aren’t used to influence again. Soft 694p #381-010 $22.00 Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859–1865 Abraham Lincoln, Don E. Fehrenbacher, editor Uncle Tom’s Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe Part of the classic “Library of America” series. Contains key speeches, letters, miscellaneous writings, presidential messages, and proclamations. A phenomenal primary source. Soft 552p #490-020 $16.95 Of Plymouth Plantation William Bradford Tolstoy deemed this book a great work of literature “flowing from love of God and man.” Lincoln, when meeting the author is believed to have said, “So this is the little lady who made this big war.” A powerful, essential part of the collective experience of the American people. 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