
Hendrik Willem Van Loon
Hendrik Willem van Loon was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and children's book author.

Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations
Witness humanity's incredible journey from struggling cave dwellers to the architects of flourishing civilizations.
By Hendrik Willem Van Loon

The Story of Mankind
Discover humanity’s epic journey through time, from early ancestors to the rise of civilizations and the evolution of our modern world.
By Hendrik Willem Van Loon

The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, 1795-1813 A Short Account of the Early Development of the Modern Kingdom of the Netherlands
Witness the birth of a nation as revolution sweeps through the Netherlands, forcing out the old guard and paving the way for a new kingdom to rise from the ashes of the fallen Republic.
By Hendrik Willem Van Loon

The Story of Mankind
Embark on a journey through time to witness the incredible ascent of humankind, from early ancestors struggling for survival to the rise of complex civilizations.
By Hendrik Willem Van Loon

The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators
In an age of exploration, brave Dutchmen risked everything in their pursuit of new worlds, facing triumph and tragedy on treacherous voyages.
By Hendrik Willem Van Loon