Not trying to insult.
I am friends with several families who have great kids home schooling and thy are all ahead of their peers.
I was trying to do introductory material with an overview over the centuries. The reading is far from elementary. Also it would give them the perspective of contemporary and modern historians.
I’m not a big fan of Gibbons. I still recommend him for someone who will do in depth research and he should be included by those who major in the subject.
Best wishes!
I do thank you. My wife and I agree that we should read it first, then the kids.
Sounds as thought we will need to be able to answer questions.