The story of mankind by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem

The story of mankind
by Van Loon, Hendrik Willem

(#0801LQ9)

Paperback Liveright, 2015

Price: USD 17.78

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

Other available formats

FollettBound Glued Liveright, 2015

USD 25.52

Hardcover Liveright, 2014

USD 32.98

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