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  • The Story of Utopias
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon / Lewis Mumford
    Lewis Mumford’s 'The Story of Utopias' offers an essential exploration into humanity’s timeless pursuit of ideal societies. This foundational work by the acclaimed historian and critic delves into the rich tapestry of utopian thought, tracing its evolution from ancient philosophical visions to the more complex blueprints for social improvement.Mumford meticulously examines a di...
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    28,95 €

  • Tolerance
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    In a world where understanding and acceptance are more crucial than ever, 'Tolerance' emerges as a beacon of hope and wisdom. This profound work, long out of print and now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions, invites readers to explore the essence of social justice and the importance of fostering empathy. At its core, 'Tolerance' delves into the complexities of overcoming...
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    19,23 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    The Story of Mankind , is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of sc...
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    22,06 €

  • The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago. ...
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    20,01 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    *** This edition has a beautiful layout with a font size designed to make it easy to read ***'History is the mighty Tower of Experience, which Time has built amidst the endless fields of bygone ages. It is no easy task to reach the top of this ancient structure and get the benefit of the full view. There is no elevator, but young feet are strong and it can be done. Here I give ...
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    21,40 €

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    33,63 €

  • The Story Of The Bible
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    A lucid, humane account of the Bible’s sweep. It clarifies faith and history. Hendrik Willem van Loon offers a concise bible history overview that presents scripture as story and social force, with biblical stories retold in plain, elegant prose. Writing in the sensibility of early 20th century literature, van Loon frames the origins of Christianity alongside the influence of b...
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    29,53 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    “The Story of Mankind” is a 1921 work by Hendrik Willem van Loon that explores the origins of man, exploring when, how, and why civilisation, language, writing, art, etc. came into being. Contents include: “The Setting of the Stage”, “Our Earliest Ancestors”, “Prehistoric Man Begins to Make Things for Himself”, “The Egyptians Invent the Art of Writing and the Record of History ...
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    31,24 €

  • The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    First published in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” is a detailed account of various famous Dutch navigators, many of whom sacrificed their lives and did so knowingly in the name of exploration. Some of them were drowned, and some of them died of thirst. A few were frozen to death, and many were killed by the heat of the scorching sun. Others were speared by cann...
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    22,35 €

  • The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    First published in 1914, this vintage book contains a detailed historical account of the Dutch Kingdom between 1795 and 1813. Willem van Loon (1882 – 1944) was a Dutch-American journalist, historian, and successful author of children’s books. Contents include: “William I Frontispiece”, “The Estates of Holland”, “Flight of William V”, “Krayenhoff”, “Warship Entering the Port of...
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    29,21 €

  • Ancient Man
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    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 L...
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    14,34 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    The Story of Mankind' follows the history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. Van Loon both wrote and illustrated this book, which he wrote for his grandchildren, in such a way that children would be learning in an entertaining way. From the development of writing and art to the formation of religion and politics, Van Loon emphasizes the pe...
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    32,66 €

  • The Arts
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    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. ...
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    56,56 €

  • The Story of Mankind (Fully Illustrated in B&w)
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    Hendrik van Loon attempted to write a complete history of mankind for younger readers. It was a great success and won him the first John Newbery medal. Although influenced by his own attitudes and those of his day (it is very Western-centric), it will still inform and delight a contemporary audience. Please note this is a new edition (not a scan) of the text of the original ver...
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    21,69 €

  • The Romance Of Discovery
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    The Romance of Discovery is a historical account of the earliest navigators and their discovery of America, written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon and published in 1917. The book covers the period from the ancient Greeks to the European explorers of the 15th and 16th centuries, including Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan. Van Loon’s writing style is engagi...
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    27,90 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children’s literature. Written for his grandchildren, The Story of Mankind intermingles personal anecdotes with the history of Western civilization, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the ...
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    18,18 €

  • The Rise Of The Dutch Kingdom, 1795-1813
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
    ''The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, 1795-1813'' is a historical account of the early development of modern-day Netherlands. Written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon, the book covers the period between 1795 and 1813, when the Dutch Republic was overthrown by French revolutionary forces and the country was subsequently transformed into a kingdom under the rule of King Louis Bonaparte. Van...
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    38,62 €

  • Ancient Man
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    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 Lo...
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    16,86 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem van Loon was the first book to be awarded the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to children’s literature. Written for his grandchildren, The Story of Mankind intermingles personal anecdotes with the history of Western civilization, covering the development of writing, art, and architecture, the rise of major religions, and the ...
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    18,42 €

  • A Short History of Discovery
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    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 sa...
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    31,23 €

  • The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    Relates the story of western civilization from earliest times through the beginning of the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the people and events that changed the course of history. Portrays in vivid prose the achievements of mankind in the areas of art and discovery, as well as the political forces leading to the modern nation-states. Richly illustrated with drawing...
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    33,08 €

  • The Fall of the Dutch Republic
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    ''The Fall of the Dutch Republic'' is a historical non-fiction book written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon. It is a detailed account of the decline and eventual collapse of the Dutch Republic in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book delves into the political, economic, and social factors that led to the decline of the once-powerful Dutch Republic, including the rise of other Europe...
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    43,07 €

  • The Golden Book of Dutch Navigators
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    The one permanent move for obtaining peace, which has not yet been suggested, with any reasonable chance of attaining its object, is by an agreement among the great powers, in which each should pledge itself not only to abide by the decisions of a common tribunal but to back with force the decisions of that common tribunal. The great civilized nations of the world which do poss...
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    20,84 €

  • The Fall of the Dutch Republic
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    When the unexpected happened, and the British were beaten by the Americans, van Goens, who as we have mentioned before considered himself half an Englishman, was very angry, and his anger directed itself against the first persons with whom he could connect with the cause of his annoyance. Amsterdam’s secret negotiations with America had just then been discovered, and from that ...
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    24,34 €

  • The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    [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 Napoleon...
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    21,02 €

  • The Story of Mankind
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    History is the mighty Tower of Experience, which Time has built amidst the endless fields of bygone ages. It is no easy task to reach the top of this ancient structure and get the benefit of the full view. There is no elevator, but young feet are strong and it can be done.-Hendrik Van Loon, in the Foreword to The Story of MankindIt was intended for children, and of course much ...
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    25,19 €

  • Ancient Man
    Hendrik Willem van Loon
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    14,13 €

  • The Arts
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon / Henrdrik Willem Van Loon
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    28,66 €

  • The Story of America
    Hendrik Willem Van Loon
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    22,79 €