Written by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Ancient Man - The Beginning of Civilizations

Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations is a book written for young readers by the Dutch historian Hendrik Willem van Loon, whose numerous historical writings include The Fall of the Dutch Republic, The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, Man the Miracle Maker, and A World Divided is a World Lost. This book explores the chronological events which sha..

The Story of Mankind

by Hendrik Willem van Loon

The Story of Mankind is an exploration of civilization from the Dark Age to the contemporary world. This Newbery Medal winning book was written and illustrated by the Dutch historian Hendrik Willem Van Loon, whose works include The Story of the Pacific, Good Tidings, An Elephant Up a Tree, and The Story of the Bible. This book details the ..