The story of mankind
(Book)

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Dansville Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
909 VAN
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Lyons Public Library - Children's Award Winners
J 909 Van
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxxiv, 765 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Lexile measure
1260

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Description
Originally written in 1921 for the author's grandchildren, Hendrik Willem van Loon's The Story of Mankind has charmed generations with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Rather than the dry recitation of events so common in school textbooks, van Loon's witty, amiable tone animates the story of human history as a grand and perpetually unfolding adventure. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, van Loon's incomparable prose and original illustrations present a lively rendering of the people and events that have shaped the world we live in today. This new version has been brought up to date by best selling historian Robert Sullivan, who continues van Loon's personable style, incorporating the most important developments of the early twenty first century, including the war on terrorism, global warming, and the election of Barack Obama. Engagingly written, delightfully informative, and always entertaining, this is the necessary classic of all ages, for all ages.
Target Audience
1260,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,9.9,34.0,76249.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Van Loon, H. W., & Sullivan, R. (2014). The story of mankind (Updated ed.; new chapters and introduction.). Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, 1882-1944 and Robert Sullivan. 2014. The Story of Mankind. New York: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, 1882-1944 and Robert Sullivan. The Story of Mankind New York: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2014.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, and Robert Sullivan. The Story of Mankind Updated ed.; new chapters and introduction., Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2014.

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