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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.

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"Adolf Hitler, in the book which he call My Battle (Mein Kamph), set forth his plan of action. Encouraged by his success in Central Europe, the Führer now turns his eyes toward world domination. Already his propaganda agents are at work in this hemisphere. Hendrik Willem van Loon, in a brilliant counterattack, shows how people who are still free must take up the struggle against Hitler"s growing power. Our Battle is a call to action -- a ringing defense of democracy faced by the threat of fascism everywhere."

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.

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.

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《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。

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

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。

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

Firma de E.C. Van Orsdell.