Story of Mankind
Hendrik van Loon
Play
Length 13 h 30 min
Chapters 64
First published 1921
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 drawings by the author. Winner of the first Newbery Award in 1922, The Story of Mankind has introduced generations of children to the pageant of world history. (Summary from mainlesson.com)
Chapters
1
Foreward Read by Michelle Crandall 8:25
2
Our Earliest Ancestors Read by Michelle Crandall 5:06
3
Prehistoric Man Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:24
4
Hieroglyphics Read by Michelle Crandall 10:19
5
The Nile Valley Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 7:10
6
The Story of Egypt Read by Michelle Crandall 4:28
7
Mesopotamia Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 2:28
8
The Sumerians Read by Michelle Crandall 7:20
9
Moses Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:10
10
The Phoenicians Read by Michelle Crandall 3:13
11
The Indo-Europeans Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4:07
12
The Aegean Sea Read by Michelle Crandall 6:35
13
The Greeks Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 3:50
14
The Greek Cities Read by Michelle Crandall 6:07
15
Greek Self-Government Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:51
16
Greek Life Read by Michelle Crandall 7:41
17
The Greek Theatre Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:15
18
The Persian Wars Read by Michelle Crandall 8:51
19
Athens vs. Sparta Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4:40
20
Alexander the Great Read by Michelle Crandall 4:07
21
A Summary Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:28
22
Rome and Carthage Read by Michelle Crandall 23:42
23
The Rise of Rome Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 5:27
24
The Roman Empire Read by Michelle Crandall 19:20
25
Joshua of Nazareth Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 9:07
26
The Fall of Rome Read by Michelle Crandall 10:27
27
The Rise of the Church Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:36
28
Mohammed Read by Michelle Crandall 11:22
29
Charlemagne Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 10:04
30
The Norsemen Read by Michelle Crandall 4:30
31
Feudalism Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 6:58
32
Chivalry Read by Michelle Crandall 5:01
33
Pope vs. Emperor Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 12:06
34
The Crusades Read by Michelle Crandall 8:54
35
The Mediaeval City Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 19:25
36
Mediaeval Self-Government Read by Michelle Crandall 9:28
37
The Mediaeval World Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 15:03
38
Mediaeval Trade Read by Michelle Crandall 12:02
39
The Renaissance Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 27:27
40
The Age of Expression Read by Michelle Crandall 9:04
41
The Great Discoveries Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 27:03
42
Buddha and Confucius Read by Michelle Crandall 17:07
43
The Reformation Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 22:47
44
Religious Warfare Read by Michelle Crandall 28:41
45
The English Revolution Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 33:12
46
The Balance of Power Read by Michelle Crandall 9:15
47
The Rise of Russia Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:47
48
Russia vs. Sweden Read by Michelle Crandall 7:55
49
The Rise of Prussia Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 8:46
50
The Mercantile System Read by Michelle Crandall 7:15
51
The American Revolution Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 13:30
52
The French Revolution Read by Michelle Crandall 28:12
53
Napoleon Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 24:04
54
The Holy Alliance Read by Michelle Crandall 21:45
55
The Great Reaction Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 16:30
56
National Independence Read by Michelle Crandall 41:24
57
The Age of the Engine Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 19:35
58
The Social Revolution Read by Michelle Crandall 10:00
59
Emancipation Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 15:50
60
The Age of Science Read by Michelle Crandall 10:17
61
Art Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 28:54
62
Colonial Expansion and War Read by Michelle Crandall 18:09
63
A New World Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 20:00
64
As It Ever Shall Be Read by Michelle Crandall 1:32
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