I have found, over the years, that when I dive into a new era of history, it is best to begin with the easiest stuff, then build on that. Even the World Book Encyclopedia, my childhood personal favorite, is written at a 6th grade reading level, & begins each article with a short summary before it dives deep into the subject.
As a HomeSchooler, whenever we would start a section on a new era of history, I would also begin with my favorite books to build from. One of the best I have ever found was Greenleaf's Famous Men series. These books are reprints of an out-of-print series of biographies of the movers & shakers of history. The stories are an elementary reading level, but a bit higher comprehension level. That being said, they are very readable, quite informative, and a good foundation to build from.
My personal journey to learn more about the world around me. Some comes from my personal experiences, some from things I have read, and some from courses I have taught or taken over the years. Like the sun rising in the east, learning lightens my mind, enlightens my soul, and brightens my life!
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