The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature accessible to those with impaired vision through large print formats. This initiative highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that historical texts can be enjoyed by a broader audience.
Hendrik Willem van Loon Book order (chronological)
January 14, 1882 – March 11, 1944
Hendrik Willem van Loon was a Dutch-American historian and journalist renowned for his distinctive approach to history. He emphasized crucial historical events and provided complete portraits of individual characters in his works. His style was informal, often incorporating personal anecdotes, making history accessible to a broad audience. The role of the arts in history was also a key element in his writing.
The Story of Mankind
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Chronicles the history of man and civilization from primitive beginnings to the 1920s
Here, in simple, readable, lucid language suitable for a child but delightful for adults, too is the history of humanity from the first proto-humanoids to the development of the earliest alphabets. Though the details have been refined since this enchanting primer was first published in 1920, this account of the early millennia of civilization as captured by Hendrik Willem van Loon, the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical, remains a clever and effective portrait of the grand scale of humanity 's progress. Fully illustrated, with the author 's sketches, maps, and illustrations. Dutch-American author, journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American children 's book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike, he was a popular lecturer and radio personality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.
Rembrandt
Jeho život a doba
Amerika
Der Roman eines Landes
