📖 Education
🗿 History
🏛️ Philosophy
🔬 Science
The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem van Loon is a comprehensive, yet easy to read, historical narrative for children and adults alike. This volume tells the story of man's journey, from ancient cavemen to the present, with each chapter focusing on a different era. Themes such as war, religion, science and philosophy are explained in simple, yet thoughtful, language. Along with the history of the human race, the book provides an appreciation for the achievements of man in writing, art, and music throughout the ages. The original version contains illustrations, maps, and diagrams, making it a wonderful book for both classrooms and personal libraries.