The story of humanity

Author: A. de Jongh
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The author, A. de Jongh, achieved worldwide fame with The Story of Mankind, written in 1921. He transformed the complex and dry subject of human history into an engaging and humorous feast for the mind, accompanied by nearly 150 illustrations. The Story of Mankind is the breakthrough work of the renowned American popular historian A. de Jongh. After its publication, the book sold over ten million copies and was translated into more than 20 languages. "A. de Jongh's pen possesses a magic—it uses the techniques of a writer to tell science. Whether adults or children, readers of his books are captivated and forget time." (Yu Dafu) It is self-evident that for the readers of English in China, the humorous, approachable, and accessible original works of A. de Jongh are excellent reading materials.