Causes of Conflict
World History
Topic A: Causes of Conflict between Christians and Muslims
The Crusades : failed holy wars / by Cherese Cartlidge
WCLS Link
"Gr 8-Up Cartlidge presents the history of the Crusades from 1096 to the defeat at Acre in 1291, discussing why they were fought, the loss of popular support, the problems with organization, and the ultimate defeat of the Europeans by the Ottomans. The chapters are arranged more thematically than chronologically ... with a large number of quotes from primary and secondary sources. The multiple points of view represented, including quotes from Byzantines, Muslims, Jews, as well as Europeans..." Copyright School Library Journal™ - 2002.
King Richard the Lionhearted and the Crusades in world history / Katherine M. Doherty and Craig A. Doherty.
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"Gr 5-9 King Richard I of England reigned for only 10 years (1189-1199), yet he maintains an important place in European history. This short history aptly shows both sides of the monarch. Particular attention is given to the Crusades, especially the Third Crusade, which Richard himself led to the Holy Land, and the legacy of his victories in the Middle East... They define unfamiliar words and phrases within the text, which enables readers to concentrate on the information. As well, they use modern analogies to explain difficult concepts. Boxed sections called "Source Document"...,[and] Captioned black-and-white illustrations are scattered throughout the text." Copyright School Library Journal™ - 2002.
Faith and Sword: A Short History of Christian-Muslim Conflict / Alan Jamieson
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"Writer and researcher Jamieson offers a dense but clear abstract of the 1,400-year history of conflict between Christian and Muslim states, from the death of Muhammad to the American occupation of Iraq." Publishers Weekly™ - 05-01-2006
Cultures in Conflict: Christians, Muslims, and Jews in the Age of Discovery
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"YA- The first chapter explores the connections between Christianity and Islam in their respective quest for domination... Lewis's Western orientation and definitive knowledge of Eastern life and religion lead him to some unusual deductions that are well thought out and presented. While not everyone will agree with his ideas, they will provoke discussion, and in the process YAs will gain an overview of the background of Christian and Islamic dissension and a new view of the Inquisition and Western exploration." From School Library Journal
DK Eyewitness: Islam
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"Presents a comprehensive history of Islam and describes the origin and spread of Islam, Muhammad and the Qur'an, Islamic culture and traditions, the Crusades, scholars and teachers, and more." Summary from BWI.
Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade: The English King Confronts Saladin, Ad 1191 (The Library of the Middle Ages) by David Hilliam
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"Gr 4-7 : King Richard, Philip Augustus, Saladin, and others are brought to life in this well-written book... Most of the illustrations are details of artwork from illuminated manuscripts." School Library Journal™ - 2004
The age of diverging traditions (The Illustrated History of the World Vol. 4) / J.M. Roberts
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"It is notable for its many time lines, charts, maps, drawings, illustrations, and photographs, which complement the text and bring it to life...Each volume has its own index and contents list, in addition to a series contents page telling the time periods and events covered in each volume... it gives a broad view and does lead to a quick identification of the main facts, which is often very useful. Its distillation of topics makes it valuable for younger readers, from the fifth grade through high school." Copyright Booklist™ - 2000.
Islamic Empires 600-1600 (Hodder History) / Chris Hodgson
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A History of Christian-Muslim Relations
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"Excellent summaries of contemporary interreligious dialogue and of thinkers from both religions who have demonstrated an interest in the other". -- Gregory J. Miller in Religious Studies Review
ONLINE RESOURCES
Islam and West
From the BBC. Good overview of the current situation. Lots of primary sources from Muslim leaders and politicians.
Islam: Empire of Faith
From PBS. Multimedia to help understand Islam.
McDonald Center
Additional annotated links to understanding Christian Muslim relations.
Topic B: Causes of Religious Conflict in Early Modern Europe (Reformation Era)
The Age of Religious Wars, 1559-1715 (Second Edition) (The Norton History of Modern Europe)
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Undergraduate level textbook, but well organized and spot on topic. Use the index
BWI: "A history of Europe in the years between 1559 and 1715, a period characterized by civil wars and rebellions, the centralization of political and economic power in the state, intellectual achievement, and great creativity in art and literature."
The Huguenots / Calliope.
WCLS Link
From WCLS catalogue: "Changing course -- Who were the Huguenots? -- The beginnings of reform -- The outbreak of religious warfare -- St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre -- The War of the Three Henry's -- The Edict of Nantes -- Collapse of the Huguenot cause -- La Rochelle -- Persecutionof a minority -- The revolt of the Camisards -- Reformed Church of France -- Le Refuge -- Freedom for the Huguenots -- On the Huguenot Trail."
Renaissance & Reformation. Primary sources / Peggy Saari and Aaron Saari ; Julie L. Carnagie, editor
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SLJ: Gr 6-10 Primary Sources contains 18 excerpts from a wide range of works and authors including Niccoli Machiavelli's The Prince, Margaret of Navarre's Heptameron, Martin Luther's "The Ninety-Five Theses-," Ibn Khaldon's The Muqaddimah, Isotta Nogarola's "On the Equal or Unequal Sin of Eve and Adam," and Galileo Galilei's The Starry Messenger. The background information provided for each document and the discussion of its impact will help students appreciate each work's significance. Unfamiliar terms are defined in the generous margins of this volume.
Reformation, Exploration, and Empire (10 Volume Set).
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Booklist™ - 12-01-2005 "This set for middle-school and high-school collections describes a key period of Western history from approximately 1500 to around 1700. The layout is bright and colorful and features hundreds of illustrations, including maps, charts, tables, and more. Most of the entries are two to three pages in length, and each begins with a few sentences offering an overview of the topic. Sidebars are plentiful and are used to highlight supplemental stories, information, and primary source materials. Each volume contains a brief glossary, a list for further reading that includes books and Web sites, a time line, and a comprehensive index. ... It would be a useful purchase for public and school libraries."
Headstart in History: Reformation and Reaction 1485-1750
Amazon Link
ONLINE RESOURCES
Virtual Museum of French Protestism
The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560-1715
Age of Religious Wars / Pearson-Prentice Hall
Wars of Religion Part 1 and Part 2 (Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc)
Flow of History: Charts for the Age of Religious Wars
The Age of Religious Wars
Brief Audio Narration from W.W. Norton. Includes link to student worksheets.
Topic C: Age of Discovery 1492-1914 Native American Genecide
A Short Account of the Destruction on the Indies (Primary Source) / Las Casas
Google Book | Gutenberg Link
Eating fire, tasting blood : breaking the great silence of the American Indian Holocaust / edited and with an introduction by MariJo Moore.
WCLS Link
"In the words of indigenous scholars, community activists, and artists, this unique collection of essays and poems presents the last 500 years of American history from the Indian viewpoint--not the white-washed, academic-tainted, hypothetical . . . history found in most textbooks. This substantial and meticulous collection ..." ~2006 Booklist
Native American testimony : a chronicle of Indian-white relations from prophecy to the present, 1492-1992 / edited by Peter Nabokov ; with a foreword by Vine Deloria, Jr.
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"YA-- A collection of primary-source material, grouped by key issues that arose during 500 years of Indian and white encounters in North America. Nabokov uses traditional narratives, old government transcripts, reservation newspapers, and firsthand interviews to highlight this chronological volume. Photographs appear throughout, making Indian history come alive. An extensive source section and index complete this volume". School Library Journal Review
ONLINE RESOURCES
State of Affairs Between the Native Americans and the European Settlers
From the University of Virginia
Native American History (from the Nebraska Partnership for American History Education)
A government funded website whose "focus is on teacher development of knowledge and skills in teaching the entirety of American History in exciting and engaging ways to raise student achievement." Includes primary sources and audio/visual materials.
Additional/Supplemental Material
PBS Teachers | Conflict Resolution
"Find historical examples of conflicts and how they were resolved, and help provide strategies to students currently developing conflict resolution skills." Includes Activity Pack.
Notes:
Grades 5-12 : a lot of exploration books for 5th grade. Interested in Short video clips that give overviews that aren’t too “kid-ish”
Their assignment is to come up with 4-5 reasons why their conflict existed.
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