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Hendrik Willem van Loon

    14 de enero de 1882 – 11 de marzo de 1944

    Hendrik Willem van Loon fue un historiador y periodista neerlandés-estadounidense, reconocido por su enfoque distintivo de la historia. En sus obras, enfatizaba los eventos históricos cruciales y ofrecía retratos completos de los personajes individuales. Su estilo era informal, a menudo incorporando anécdotas personales, lo que hacía que la historia fuera accesible a una amplia audiencia. El papel de las artes en la historia también fue un elemento clave en su escritura.

    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    Ancient Man
    The Story of Mankind
    The Arts
    Ancient Man; The Beginning of Civilizations
    The Story of America
    Ships and How They Sailed the Seven Seas
    • Ancient Man; The Beginning of Civilizations

      in large print

      • 132 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature accessible to those with impaired vision through large print formats. This initiative highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that historical texts can be enjoyed by a broader audience.

      Ancient Man; The Beginning of Civilizations2024
    • The Story of Mankind

      • 252 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Chronicles the history of man and civilization from primitive beginnings to the 1920s

      The Story of Mankind2017
    • Here, in simple, readable, lucid language suitable for a child but delightful for adults, too is the history of humanity from the first proto-humanoids to the development of the earliest alphabets. Though the details have been refined since this enchanting primer was first published in 1920, this account of the early millennia of civilization as captured by Hendrik Willem van Loon, the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical, remains a clever and effective portrait of the grand scale of humanity 's progress. Fully illustrated, with the author 's sketches, maps, and illustrations. Dutch-American author, journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American children 's book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike, he was a popular lecturer and radio personality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.

      Ancient Man2008