087148
New York
1957
10,5×16
meki
526
engleski
Price: 10,00 EUR
The Story of Mankind, written and illustrated by Dutch-American author Hendrik Willem van Loon in 1921, is a groundbreaking work that made history accessible and exciting for younger readers. The book is historically significant as the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1922, an award given for outstanding contributions to American children's literature. Originally written for the author's grandchildren, the book traces the development of Western civilization in short, engaging chapters. The story begins with the origin of life and the first human ancestors, and moves through key periods such as ancient Egypt, the rise of religions, the development of art and architecture, and all the way to the formation of modern nation-states in the 20th century. Van Loon selected events and figures by asking the question: "Has this person or event done something without which the entire history of civilization would be different?" The author uses an informal, conversational tone laced with personal anecdotes and humor, which turns history into "live news" rather than dry textbook facts. The book is notable for the author's own pen and ink drawings, which represent ideas and visual metaphors rather than merely documenting events.
