First published in 1921 and awarded the first ever Newbery Medal of 1922 for its contribution to children\'s literature, "The Story of Mankind" follows the hiStory of western civilization from prehistoric times to the early 20th century.
From the very beginning of mankind, the development o.
Originally written for his children, Hendrik van Loon, a Dutch-American journalist and historian, both wrote and illustrated this classic for children to learn about world hiStory in an entertaining way.
First published in 1921 and awarded the first ever Newbery Medal of 1922 for its contribution to children\'s literature, "The Story of Mankind" follows the hiStory of western civilization from prehistoric times to the early 20th century
