The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind, published by Hendrik Willem Van Loon in 1921, tells the history of the world to young readers in short chapters, from the first living cells and the cave dwellers through Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, the rise of Christianity and Islam, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the voyages of discovery, the religious wars, the revolutions in America and France, the age of machines and the First World War. Van Loon writes in a conversational voice, draws his own maps and sketches, and keeps asking what each episode meant for ordinary people. The book won the first Newbery Medal in 1922 and was revised and extended by the author and others for decades. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about The Story of Mankind
The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Story of Mankind online?
Yes. The Story of Mankind opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Story of Mankind free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Story of Mankind is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Story of Mankind in the public domain?
Yes. The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Story of Mankind?
About 8 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Story of Mankind?
The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
