The story of mankind by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem

The story of mankind (#0801LQ9)

by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem
Paperback Liveright, c2014, p2015

Price: USD 46.99

Dewey: 909; Audience: Young Adult
Description: xxxiv, 765 pages : illustrations, maps; 21 cm


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FollettBound Glued Liveright, c2014, p2015

 USD 28.24

Hardcover Liveright, 2014

 USD 35.00

Product Overview
From Follett
Includes index. Explores the history, culture, people, events, and development of western civilization from earliest times to the beginning of the twentieth century.
From the Publisher

Winner of the first John Newberry Medal, Hendrik Willem van Loon's The Story of Mankind, originally written for the author's grandchildren, has charmed generations with its warmth and wisdom. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, van Loon's incomparable prose and illustrations presented a lively rendering of the people and events that have shaped world history. This new edition, updated by best-selling historian Robert Sullivan, continues van Loon's personable style and incorporates the most important developments of the early twenty-first century, including the war on terrorism, global warming, and the explosion of social media. The result remains extremely "valid in broad outline if not detail and, as ever, a grand and thought-provoking read" (Kirkus Reviews).

Product Details
  • Publisher: Liveright
  • Publication Date: December 1, 2014
  • Format: Paperback
  • Edition: Updated edition
  • Dewey: 909
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xxxiv, 765 pages : illustrations, maps; 21 cm
  • Tracings: Sullivan, Robert, 1963- contributor.
  • ISBN-10: 0-87140-865-1
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-87140-865-5
  • Follett Number: 0801LQ9
  • Audience: Young Adult