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The Story of Mankind. Children's Literature

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Story of Mankind. Children's Literature

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature. Written for Van Loon's children (Hansje and Willem), The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history of western civilization beginning with primitive man, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the formation of the modern nation-state. Van Loon explains in the book how he selected what and what not to include by subjecting all materials to the question: Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of civilization would have been different?

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0359235182

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9780359235186

Ancient Man

By: Hendrik Willem van Loon

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Ancient Man

By: Hendrik Willem van Loon

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.

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Cosimo, Inc.

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1596058005

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9781596058002

The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

A Short Account of the Early Development of the Modern Kingdom of the Netherlands

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

A Short Account of the Early Development of the Modern Kingdom of the Netherlands

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

First published in 1914, this vintage book contains a detailed historical account of the Dutch Kingdom between 1795 and 1813. Willem van Loon (1882 – 1944) was a Dutch-American journalist, historian, and successful author of children's books. Contents include: “William I Frontispiece”, “The Estates of Holland”, “Flight of William V”, “Krayenhoff”, “Warship Entering the Port of Amsterdam”, “Daendels”, “French troops entering Amsterdam”, “Capetown captured by the English”, “Pieter Paulus”, “The National Assembly”, etc. This volume will be of particular utility to those with an interest in Dutch history, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Other notable works by this author include: “The Story of Mankind” (1921), "The Story of the Bible" (1923), and "Witches and Witch-Finders" (1923). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

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Read Books Ltd

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1528786866

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Ancient Man

The Beginning of Civilizations (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

By: Hendrik Willem van Loon

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The Beginning of Civilizations (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

By: Hendrik Willem van Loon

Hendrik Willem van Loon (1882-1944) was a Dutch-American historian and journalist. He went to the United States in 1903 to study at Cornell University. He was a correspondent during the Russian Revolution of 1905 and in Belgium in 1914 at the start of World War I. He later became a professor of history at Cornell University (1915-17) and in 1919 became an American citizen. During the 1920s van Loon wrote many books and went on to write very popular books aimed at young adults. As a writer he was known for emphasizing crucial historical events and giving a complete picture of individual characters, as well as the role of the arts in history.

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1406547328

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9781406547320

The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago. I dedicate my work to the five soldiers of the Belgian army who saved my life near Waerloos.

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1508710155

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The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, 1795-1813: A Short Account of the Early Development of the Modern Kingdom of the Netherlands

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Sagwan Press

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1376702738

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The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

A Short Account of the Early Development of the Modern Kingdom of the Netherlands

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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Read Books Ltd

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1528786866

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The Story of the Mandkind

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Story of the Mandkind

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

First published in 1921, The Story of Mankind has charmed generations of readers of all ages with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, Hendrik van Loon's incomparable prose enlivens the characters and events of every age. His unique ability to convey history as a fascinating tale of adventure has endeared the book to countless readers and has accorded it a unique place in publishing history.

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Simon and Schuster

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1625581769

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The Story of Mankind

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Story of Mankind - Hendrik Willem Van Loon - The Story of Mankind is a book written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon. It was published in 1921. In 1922, it was awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children's literature. This was the first year the Newbery Medal was awarded. Written for Van Loon's children, The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history of Western civilization, beginning with primitive man, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the formation of the modern nation-state. Van Loon explains in the book how he selected what and what not to include by subjecting all materials to the question "Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of civilization would have been different?". Hendrik Willem van Loon[a] (January 14, 1882 – March 11, 1944) was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and children's book author. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the son of Hendrik Willem van Loon and Elisabeth Johanna Hanken. He immigrated to the United States in 1902 to study at Harvard University and then Cornell University, where he received his AB in 1905. In 1906 he married Eliza Ingersoll Bowditch (1880–1955), daughter of a Harvard professor, by whom he had two sons, Henry Bowditch and Gerard Willem. The newlyweds moved to Germany, where van Loon received his Ph.D. from the University of Munich in 1911 with a dissertation that became his first book, The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913). He was a correspondent for the Associated Press during the Russian Revolution of 1905 and again in Belgium in 1914 at the start of World War I. He lectured at Cornell University from 1915 to 1916; in 1919 he became an American citizen. Van Loon had two later marriages, to Eliza Helen (Jimmie) Criswell in 1920[8] and playwright Frances Goodrich Ames in 1927, but after a divorce from Ames he returned to Criswell (it is debatable whether or not they remarried); she inherited his estate in 1944.

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3347643240

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The Story of Mankind. Children's Literature

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

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The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators

By: Hendrik Willem Van Loon

It was the year of our Lord 1579, and the eleventh of the glorious revolution of Holland against Spain. Brielle had been taken by a handful of hungry sea-beggars. Haarlem and Naarden had been murdered out by a horde of infuriated Spanish regulars. Alkmaar—little Alkmaar, hidden behind lakes, canals, open fields with low willows and marshes—had been besieged, had turned the welcome waters of the Zuyder Zee upon the enemy, and had driven the enemy away. Alva, the man of iron who was to destroy this people of butter between his steel gloves, had left the stage of his unsavory operations in disgrace. The butter had dribbled away between his fingers. Another Spanish governor had appeared. Another failure. Then a third one. Him the climate and the brilliant days of his youth had killed. But in the heart of Holland, William, of the House of Nassau, heir to the rich princes of Orange, destined to be known as the Silent, the Cunning One—this same William, broken in health, broken in money, but high of courage, marshaled his forces and, with the despair of a last chance, made ready to clear his adopted country of the hated foreign domination. Everywhere in the little terrestrial triangle of this newest of republics there was the activity of men who had just escaped destruction by the narrowest of margins. They had faith in their own destiny. Any one who can go through an open rebellion against the mightiest of monarchs and come out successfully deserves the commendation of the Almighty. The Hollanders had succeeded. Their harbors, the lungs of the country, were free once more, and could breathe the fresh air of the open sea and of commercial prosperity. On the land the Spaniard still held his own, but on the water the Hollander was master of the situation. The ocean, which had made his country what it was, which had built the marshes upon which he lived, which provided the highway across which he brought home his riches, was open to his enterprise. He must go out in search of further adventure. Thus far he had been the common carrier of Europe. His ships had brought the grain from the rich Baltic provinces to the hungry waste of Spain. His fishermen had supplied the fasting table of Catholic humanity with the delicacy of pickled herring. From Venice and later on from Lisbon he had carried the products of the Orient to the farthest corners of the Scandinavian peninsula. It was time for him to expand. The rôle of middleman is a good rôle for modest and humble folk who make a decent living by taking a few pennies here and collecting a few pennies there, but the chosen people of God must follow their destiny upon the broad highway of international commerce wherever they can. Therefore the Hollander must go to India.

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Library of Alexandria

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1465522530

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The Story of Mankind. Children's Literature

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