Knihobot

Hendrik Willem van Loon

    14. leden 1882 – 11. březen 1944

    Hendrik Willem van Loon byl holandsko-americký historik a novinář, který se proslavil svým osobitým přístupem k historii. Ve svých dílech zdůrazňoval klíčové historické události a vykresloval úplné obrazy jednotlivých postav. Jeho styl byl neformální a často zahrnoval osobní anekdoty, čímž zpřístupňoval historii širokému publiku. Klíčovou roli v jeho tvorbě hrálo také umění a jeho role v průběhu dějin.

    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    Umění
    Rembrandt. Tragedie prvního moderního člověka
    Kam spěje lidstvo
    Kam spěje lidstvo
    Rembrant
    Dějiny lidstva
    • Ancient Man; The Beginning of Civilizations

      in large print

      • 132 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení

      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 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      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