The Story of Mankind

Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, 1882-1944

About this book

"The Story of Mankind" by Hendrik Willem Van Loon is a history book published in 1921. Written for Van Loon's children, it traces Western civilization from primitive humans through the development of writing, art, and religion to the modern nation-state. Van Loon included only events he deemed essential to understanding civilization's trajectory. The book won the first-ever Newbery Medal in 1922, recognizing its outstanding contribution to children's literature.

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Author

Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, 1882-1944

Reading level

B1 · Intermediate

Language

English