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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.
- Hendrik Willem van Loon
- 1921
Jan 25, 2013 · A classic history book for children, written by a Dutch professor and illustrated by the author. It covers the main events and characters of human history from ancient times to the 20th century, with humor and simplicity.
The Story of Mankind is a 1957 American dark fantasy film, loosely based on the nonfiction book The Story of Mankind (1921) by Hendrik Willem van Loon. The film was directed and coproduced by Irwin Allen and released by Warner Bros. In the film, the fate of humanity is decided in a court of law.
A sci-fi fantasy film about a cosmic trial of mankind's fate, featuring a star-studded cast and historical clips. The Devil and the Spirit of Man argue over man's good and evil deeds, from ancient Egypt to modern times.
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- Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Irwin Allen
- 1957-11-08
Dec 1, 1996 · The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon. Read now or download (free!) Similar Books. Readers also downloaded… In Children's History. In Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923. About this eBook. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.
- Hendrik Willem van Loon
- Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
- 1921
- English
In The Story of Mankind, van Loon traces the history of the human race from the beginning of time through World War I. Accompanying his humorous, personal writing with over 160 illustrations...
A sci-fi drama about a celestial court that decides whether to destroy or save humanity for creating the Super H-bomb. The Devil and the Spirit of Man present contrasting arguments based on human history, from ancient to modern times.
