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自由的征程，美國革命與建國史！ 重新處理和解讀經典歷史著作《美國簡史》 在有限的篇幅內，快速掌握美國歷史的精髓 ▎新大陸的開拓與早期探索 本書以15世紀末的歐洲大航海時代開篇，詳細描述了哥倫布、亞美利哥等探險家們的故事，揭開了新大陸命名背後的歷史傳奇。這段歷史不僅涉及冒險精神與人類探索未知的勇氣，更牽涉到歐洲列強之間的競爭與征服，並為後來的殖民擴張奠定了基礎。從哥倫布的航海夢到瓦斯科．達伽馬等航海家開啟的直通東方之路，本書再現了那些偉大航海時代的艱辛與榮耀。 ▎殖民夢的實現與衝突 隨著大西洋兩岸的連繫日益緊密，歐洲列強逐漸在美洲建立起殖民地。本書深入探討了英國、法國、荷蘭等國在新大陸的殖民活動，從清教徒的遷徙故事到新英格蘭的誕生，再到荷蘭東印度公司的興衰，讀者可以清楚地看到殖民者如何在新大陸上建設家園，並與當地土著民族產生的種種矛盾與衝突。 ▎革命與建國的艱難歷程 18世紀，隨著北美十三個殖民地逐漸發展壯大，與宗主國英國之間的矛盾也日益加深。本書詳細記述了美國獨立戰爭的爆發背景、過程以及最終勝利，分析了從萊辛頓槍聲響起到華盛頓的領導以及戰爭的轉折點──提康德羅加堡勝利等關鍵事件。在此過程中，反映了革命者在爭取自由與獨立過程中的堅韌與勇氣，並揭示了美國建國初期的艱難抉擇。 ▎憲法的誕生與新國家的塑造 美國革命勝利後，新生的美利堅合眾國面臨著一系列內政和外交的挑戰。本書詳細描述了從邦聯到聯邦的轉變過程，特別是《聯邦黨人文集》的出現及其對美國憲法誕生的重要影響。書中也探討了華盛頓總統如何在艱難的局勢下，透過中立政策維持國家穩定，並逐步建立起一個新的國家秩序。此外，書中分析了美國憲法的生命力及其對後世的深遠影響，展現了憲法在塑造美國政治制度中的核心作用。 ▎領土擴張與內戰風雲 隨著美國國力的增強，19世紀的美國開始向西部擴張，這一過程不僅涉及對印第安人的征服，也牽涉到與其他殖民勢力的衝突。本書詳細描述了從路易斯安那購地案到美國南北戰爭的歷史，揭開了南北對立的深層原因及其對美國社會的深遠影響。 ▎工業革命與現代美國的誕生 在內戰結束後，美國進入了迅速的工業化時期。本書探討了瓦特與富爾頓的創新、蒸汽動力的崛起以及鐵路和電報對美國經濟和社會的影響。隨著工業革命的推進，美國逐漸走向全球舞臺，成為新的列強之一。書中還討論了美國在世界大戰中的參與及其後果，並探討了戰後新秩序的重塑，反映了美國在全球新秩序中的地位與挑戰。 本書特色：本書為房龍《美國簡史》的精簡版，在保持原作精神的基礎上，重新解讀了美國歷史上的關鍵事件、人物和文明演進，從哥倫布發現新大陸到1920年代，涵蓋了美國創建和發展的諸多酸甜苦辣。經過濃縮的敘事風格，使歷史脈絡更加清晰，適合讀者快速了解美國歷史的全貌與精髓，並深入探討西方文明和政治生活的複雜性。

史上最多人讀的典籍《聖經》 ft. 美國暢銷作家房龍 西方文明核心內涵化作可口故事，無負擔秒懂 暢銷全球逾百年，多達26種語言版本 《魔戒》譯者鄧嘉宛傾力之作，21世紀權威校訂版 【說故事高手的房龍 ✕ 寫給一般人的聖經故事】 《聖經的故事》是房龍的代表作，全球銷量千萬冊，這不是專為基督徒寫的書，而是能讓每個人都讀懂《聖經》故事的書。 房龍的說故事技巧精湛，手繪插畫簡潔易懂，引用典故縱橫跨界，文學、社會學、科學等無所不包，將《聖經》轉化成引人入勝的圖文故事，為我們開啟瞭解《聖經》的便捷之門。 【從聖經故事，走進西方文學、電影、藝術、思想的寶庫】 ● 為什麼偷嘗禁果要被逐出伊甸園？ ● 歷史上第一位殺人犯該隱，為何殺了親兄弟亞伯？ ● 大衛是怎麼以小小身軀擊敗巨人歌利亞的？為何曾四處逃竄？ ● 約櫃又是怎麼回事？為什麼上戰場帶著它就無往不利？ ● 打遍天下無敵手的參孫，為了愛情付出了什麼代價？ ● 為何猶太人流離失所？流奶與蜜之地又在哪裡？ ● 彌賽亞就是耶穌嗎？ 房龍按照《聖經》的章節排序，以時而樸素睿智、時而輕鬆詼諧的筆調，將《舊約》與《新約》轉化為易讀的「聖經故事」，不僅保留了《聖經》原典的精神，《聖經》中紛繁的人物、深奧的教義、頻繁的戰爭，以及故事背後浩瀚的人類歷史，也變得清晰、迷人，且更容易親近、理解。 無論你是不是基督教徒，都能看得津津有味，且能掌握西方文學、藝術、電影、音樂背後的創作起源，到歐洲知名建築與博物館時，除了看熱鬧，更看得懂門道。 【為什麼這本書這麼受歡迎？】 ▎房龍親筆插畫完整收錄 184幅手繪插圖，傳神演繹人物，營造時空氛圍。 ▎地圖對照 配合故事情節製作，重點呈現古代勢力分布、族群遷徙路線，不再迷失在歷史長河。 ▎人物系譜表 繁複的角色、家族、氏族關係一看就懂，不再霧裡看花。 ▎圖解歷史年表 快速回顧人類文明發展過程，了解不同時期的興衰變化。 ▎最貼近原典✕面對當代的新譯本 知名譯者鄧嘉宛以當代語言重新翻譯，全書對照查考《聖經》，貼近《聖經》原典精神，主要人名、地名、字詞用法皆與《聖經》一致，不至於張冠李戴。 【書評＋導讀】 房龍的筆，有一種魔力……是將文學家的手法，拿來用以講述科學……無論大人小孩，讀他書的人，都覺得娓娓忘倦了。──郁達夫（中國近代文學家） 你們人生中總會有一段迫切需要智慧的時候，而那些智慧就隱藏在這些古老的編年史裡。──房龍 《聖經的故事》是一本知識書籍，不是一本傳遞基督教信仰的著作。——鄧嘉宛

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Written by renowned historian and journalist Hendrik Willem van Loon, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of mankind from the earliest days of civilization to the Roman Empire. The book is a classic of popular history and provides a compelling account of the evolution of humanity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Selected Non Fiction Historical Reads: "Spanish Papers" by Washington Irving: In this collection of essays, Washington Irving, an American author and diplomat, offers insightful and historically significant writings about Spain. From exploring the history and culture of the country to recounting his personal experiences, Irving''s "Spanish Papers" provides a fascinating glimpse into Spain''s past and present. "The Story of Mankind" by Hendrik Willem Van Loon: This award-winning book is an engaging and comprehensive account of human history. Hendrik Willem Van Loon takes readers on a journey through time, from the earliest civilizations to the modern era, presenting historical events and figures in a captivating and accessible manner. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Non Fiction Historical Reads": Spanish Papers: Washington Irving''s collection of essays offers valuable insights into Spain''s history, culture, and society, making it a compelling read for those interested in European history. The Story of Mankind: Hendrik Willem Van Loon''s book presents a sweeping narrative of human history, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of the major events and developments that shaped the world. Washington Irving was an American author and diplomat, best known for his literary works that have had a significant impact on American literature. Hendrik Willem Van Loon was a Dutch-American historian and writer, acclaimed for his ability to make history accessible to a wide audience. In "Selected Non Fiction Historical Reads," readers can explore the fascinating works of these authors, gaining valuable insights into historical events and the human experience.

Através de sua linguagem simples e estimulante, Hendrik Willem Van Loon explica os acontecimentos e a lógica por trás de uma das escrituras mais importantes da humanidade. A Bíblia é analisada sob o olhar crítico desse historiador que desvenda as origens do cristianismo e a sua evolução no mundo moderno. Entenda também o contexto histórico da escrita dos textos bíblicos e sua influência na cultura e costumes ocidentais. Hendrik Willem Van Loon (1882-1944) foi um historiador e jornalista holandês e americano. Ele escreveu livros populares que enfatizavam eventos históricos cruciais destinados a jovens adultos. Com seu estilo informal e provocante, Van Loon recebeu reconhecimento mundial e foi premiado com a Medalha Newbery em 1922 pela obra "A História da Humanidade" (1921) destinada às crianças.

The Story of Mankind covers the history of western civilization beginning with primitive man, the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the formation of the modern nation-state. Van Loon explains in the book how he selected what and what not to include by subjecting all materials to the question: Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of civilization would have been different?

In "Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations," Hendrik Willem Van Loon embarks on an engaging journey through the dawn of humanity, artfully interweaving history, anthropology, and mythology. This work showcases Van Loon''Äôs renowned narrative style, combining scholarly rigor with emotional resonance, making ancient civilizations accessible and compelling to modern readers. Through detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations, he illuminates the complexities of human life from prehistoric times to the rise of the earliest societies, capturing the interplay between environment and human adaptation in a culturally rich tapestry. Hendrik Willem Van Loon, a Dutch-born historian, author, and illustrator, possessed a diverse educational background''Äîincluding art, history, and literature''Äîthat profoundly shaped his perspectives on civilization''s evolution. His travels and experiences in various cultures fueled his passion for storytelling, as seen in "Ancient Man." His ability to transcend traditional historical narratives allows him to present a broader understanding of the human experience, reflecting his conviction that history is best understood through the lens of shared humanity. This book is a vital addition for anyone intrigued by the origins of civilization and the myriad ways ancient peoples shaped their world. Van Loon''Äôs engaging prose invites readers not only to learn but to feel a profound connection to the ancestors who laid the groundwork for our modern existence.

The Story of Mankind was written and illustrated by Dutch-American journalist, professor, and author Hendrik Willem van Loon and published in 1921. In 1922, it was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children''s literature. Written for Van Loon''s children (Hansje and Willem), The Story of Mankind tells in brief chapters the history of western civilization beginning with primitive man, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the formation of the modern nation-state. Van Loon explains in the book how he selected what and what not to include by subjecting all materials to the question: Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of civilization would have been different?

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Hendrik Willem van Loon(January 14, 1882 - March 11, 1944) was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and award-winning children''s book author.He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the son of Hendrik Willem van Loon and Elisabeth Johanna Hanken. He went to the United States in 1902 to study at Cornell University, receiving his degree in 1905. In 1906 he married Eliza Ingersoll Bowditch (1880-1955), daughter of a Harvard professor, by whom he had two sons, Henry Bowditch and Gerard Willem. The newlyweds moved to Germany, where van Loon received his Ph.D. from the University of Munich in 1911 with a dissertation that became his first book, The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913). He was a correspondent for the Associated Press during the Russian Revolution of 1905 and again in Belgium in 1914 at the start of World War I. He lectured at Cornell University from 1915 to 1917; in 1919 he became an American citizen. Van Loon had two later marriages, to Eliza Helen (Jimmie) Criswell in 1920 and playwright Frances Goodrich Ames in 1927, but after a divorce from Ames he returned to Criswell (it is debatable whether or not they remarried); she inherited his estate in 1944.From the 1910s until his death, Van Loon wrote many books, illustrating them himself. Most widely known among these is The Story of Mankind, a history of the world especially for children, which won the first Newbery Medal in 1922. The book was later updated by Van Loon and has continued to be updated, first by his son and later by other historians. However, he also wrote many other very popular books aimed at young adults. As a writer he was known for emphasizing crucial historical events and giving a complete picture of individual characters, as well as the role of the arts in history. He also had an informal and thought-provoking style which, particularly in The Story of Mankind, included personal anecdotes. As an illustrator of his own books, he was known for his lively black-and-white drawings and his chronological diagrams. After having revisited Germany many times in the 1920s, he was banned from the country when the Nazis came to power. His 1938 book Our Battle, Being One Man''s Answer to "My Battle" by Adolf Hitler earned him the respect of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in whose 1940 presidential campaign he worked, calling on Americans to fight totalitarianism. The titles and subtitles of his books are notable for being lengthy. Van Loon had a remarkable command of the English language, and the 1946 and other editions of "Roget''s International Thesaurus" are dedicated "To the memory of Hendrik Willem Van Loon who month after month, year after year, sent additions and changes for this edition."

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Attraverso questo libro, capolavoro del più geniale divulgatore del Ventesimo secolo, generazioni di lettori si sono appassionate all’avventura dell’umanità. Con ironica saggezza, van Loon ci prende per mano, raccontando secoli di conquiste e cadute, intrecciando le guerre e la vita quotidiana, i progressi della scienza e i capolavori dell’arte. Il viaggio comincia dall’alba dell’umanità e arriva fino agli avvenimenti che hanno segnato l’inizio del secolo appena trascorso, lasciando ai posteri il miracolo di un’opera che si rivela al tempo stesso agile e monumentale. Dopo la prima edizione del 1921, il libro è stato ristampato con continue modifiche e aggiornamenti apportati da altri autori, che hanno inevitabilmente offuscato la brillantezza dell’originale. Questa edizione restituisce il testo integrale, così come fu redatto da van Loon.

《人類的故事》以文學筆法，從史前寫到近代，訴說以西方為主的人類文明史，號稱史上最暢銷的歷史書，曾被美國中學選為歷史教科書，獲得美國著名的兒童文學獎「紐伯瑞獎」，可見其文學成就。此書不單是講述歷史而已，作者房龍在敘事之餘，闡釋個人對歷史的認知（作者甚至於稱之為「個人偏見」），見識深遠寬宏。

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

First published in 1921, The Story of Mankind has charmed generations of readers of all ages with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, Hendrik van Loon''s incomparable prose enlivens the characters and events of every age. His unique ability to convey history as a fascinating tale of adventure has endeared the book to countless readers and has accorded it a unique place in publishing history.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon was a Dutch-American historian, professor at Antioch College, and lecturer at Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Munich. Most widely known among his books is The Story of Mankind, a history of the world especially for children. Beautifully written, it won a prize for literature, the first Newbery Medal in 1922. Anyone who can chronicle world history from 500,000 B.C. to present times, and do so in a lively, entertaining style, deserves a medal. The warm, personable tone of Hendrik Willem van Loon''s writing lends itself to true learning in a way that stern, dry textbooks never do.He also wrote Ancient Man, which tells the story of man from the beginning of prehistoric times until the end of the ancient world. This too, although it never won a prize, is a truly great children''s book!ContentsAncient Man:Prehistoric ManThe World Grows ColdThe Earliest HumansThe Key Of StoneThe Land Of The Living And The DeadThe Making Of A StateThe Rise And Fall Of EgyptMesopotamiaThe SumeriansAssyria And BabyloniaThe Story Of MosesJerusalemDamascus, The City Of TradeThe Phoenician SailorsThe Alphabet Follows TradeThe End Of The Ancient WorldDates Connected With The Ancient WorldOnce upon a time there was a man.This man lived hundreds of thousands of years ago.What did he look like?We do not know. We never saw his picture. Deep in the clay of an ancient soil we have sometimes found a few pieces of his skeleton. They were hidden amidst masses of bones of animals that have long since disappeared from the face of the earth. We have taken these bones and they allow us to reconstruct the strange creature who happens to be our ancestor.The great-great-grandfather of the human race was a very ugly and unattractive mammal. He was quite small. The heat of the sun and the biting wind of the cold winter had colored his skin a dark brown. His head and most of his body were covered with long hair. He had very thin but strong fingers which made his hands look like those of a monkey. His forehead was low and his jaw was like the jaw of a wild animal which uses its teeth both as fork and knife.He wore no clothes. He had seen no fire except the flames of the rumbling volcanoes which filled the earth with their smoke and their lava...The Story of Mankind:The Setting of the StageOur Earliest AncestorsPrehistoric ManHieroglyphicsThe Nile ValleyThe Rise and Fall of EgyptMesopotamiaThe SumeriansMosesThe PhoeniciansThe Indo-EuropeansThe Aegean SeaThe GreeksThe Greek CitiesGreek Self-GovernmentGreek LifeThe Greek TheaterThe Persian WarsAthens vs. SpartaAlexander the GreatA Brief Summary of Chapters 1 to 20Rome and CarthageThe Rise of RomeThe Roman EmpireJesus of NazarethThe Fall of RomeThe Rise of ChristianityMohammedCharlemagneThe NorsemenFeudalismThe Age of ChivalryPope vs. EmperorThe CrusadesThe Mediaeval CityMediaeval Self-GovernmentThe Mediaeval WorldMediaeval TradeThe RenaissanceThe Age of ExpressionThe Great DiscoveriesBuddha and ConfuciusThe ReformationThe Age of Religious WarfareThe English RevolutionThe Balance of PowerThe Rise of RussiaRussia vs. SwedenThe Rise of PrussiaThe Mercantile SystemThe American RevolutionThe French RevolutionNapoleonThe Setting of the StageWe live under the shadow of a gigantic question mark.Who are we?Where do we come from?Whither are we bound?Slowly, but with persistent courage, we have been pushing this question mark further and further towards that distant line, beyond the horizon, where we hope to find our answer.We have not gone very far.We still know very little but we have reached the point where (with a fair degree of accuracy) we can guess at many things.In this chapter I shall tell you how (according to our best belief) the stage was set for the first appearance of man...

Begins with the origins of human life and sweeps forward to illuminate all of history.

The inimitable style of Hendrik Willem van Loon, the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical, is at its best in this 1917 book for children. His language is more than merely simple and readable: he brings to life distant times and remote places with an enthusiasm that inspires. The Greeks "lived in a beautiful land of sunshine and temples"; the Norse sailors "dared to leave the sight of land"; Columbus "was no chance explorer who hit upon his discoveries by luck." More than just an account of discovery, it encourages the reader to set out to discover more for himself, too. Fully illustrated with the author''s sketches, maps, and color illustrations. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM COSIMO CLASSICS: van Loon''s The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913), The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom (1915), The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators (1916), and Ancient Man (1920) 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.

Van Loon recounts history as living news, relating everything in the past to the present. He writes informally, making world history wonderfully alive and exciting. Of this book the author writes, "The entrance of America upon the scene of international politics as the most important actor, destined to ''play the lead'' for the next five hundred years, convinced me that proper and reasonable understanding of historical cause and effect was the most important factor in the lives of the rising generation. And so my book treats the entire history of the human race as a single unit. It begins with the dim and hardly understood realm of the earliest past; it can be continued forever."

[W]ho is there that has studied the events of those years between 1795-1815 who did not feel the utter indignation, the terrible shame, of so much cowardice, of such hopeless vacillation in the hour of need, of such indifference to civic duties?... And who that has studied the history of the early nineteenth century does not know how for two whole generations after the Napoleonic wars our country was no better than a negative power, tolerated because so inoffensive? -from the Foreword Hendrik Willem van Loon was one of the most popular American writers of all things historical in the early 20th century, but he was Dutch by birth and took a great pride in his native land. In this 1915 book, he lays bare the grand soap opera that shook Holland a century earlier, a tale of revolution, coups d''etats, foreign warfare, royal misbehavior, and more. But more than just the story of a nation suffering a period of decline, it is also a testament to the character of the Dutch people, which survived and thrived in spite of the misdeeds of their rulers. Splendidly entertaining, this is one of van Loon''s best and most passionate works. OF INTEREST TO: history buffs, readers of Dutch culture Also available from Cosimo Classics: van Loon''s The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913), The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators (1916), A Short History of Discovery (1917), and Ancient Man (1920) 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, hewas a popular lecturer and radio personality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.

Intended for children, and much of the science is hopelessly out of date, but this ambitious, even audacious attempt to offer an overview of the entirety of human history remains a breathtaking work today. A 1921 bestseller, The Story of Mankind won the first Newbery Medal in 1922.