By: Hendrik VAN LOON (1882 - 1944)
Relates the story of western civilization
from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with
special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of
history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the
areas of art and discovery, as well as the political forces leading to
the modern nation-states. Richly illustrated with drawings by the
author. Winner of the first Newbery Award in 1922, The Story of Mankind
has introduced generations of children to the pageant of world history.
(Summary from mainlesson.com)
Genre(s): Reference, History
Language: English
Running Time: 13:30:16
Zip file size: 371MB
Catalog date: 2009-06-14
Read by: LibriVox Volunteers
Book Coordinator: Kara Shallenberg
Meta Coordinator: Kara Shallenberg
Proof Listener: Ans Wink
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