The Story of Mankind

The Story of Mankind is a historical account of human civilization, written by Dutch-American author and illustrator Hendrik Willem van Loon. The book covers the major events and figures in human history, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. It explores the development of human society, culture, and technology, as well as the political and economic systems that have shaped our world. Van Loon's writing is engaging and accessible, making complex historical concepts and events easy to understand for readers of all ages. The book is illustrated with Van Loon's own drawings, which add a charming and whimsical touch to the text. The Story of Mankind is a classic work of historical literature that has been read and enjoyed by generations of readers.1921. Winner of the first John Newbery Medal, this is Hendrik van Loon's renowned classic. The Story of Mankind has charmed generations of readers of all ages with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, the incomparable prose enlivens the characters and events of every age. His unique ability to convey history as a fascinating tale of adventure has endeared the book to countless readers and has accorded it a unique place in publishing history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.