The Story of Mankind
English11 partsPublished Oct 9, 2026
The Story of Mankind is a serial in English. Its opening is printed below; the Parts themselves are read in the official app.
The story
This history of the world for young readers, published in 1921, won the first Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children's literature in 1922. Beginning with primitive man, Van Loon sets out to trace the various strands of civilization, from art to agriculture to religion, focusing on the importance of singular events and individuals.
Issue contents
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I Just Returned to my hometown, and a Male Classmate I Haven’t Seen in Years Confessed to Me—With His Wife Right Behind Him
Unmarked: Leaving My Alpha Boyfriend
After Destroying Me, Their Rebirth Drove Them Insane
The Day I Jumped for My Cheating Husband, I Woke Up with a System That Taught Me Revenge
The Friend I Sent to Prison
Comments Guide: Win Her Back
Giving Up Our Love
The Snow in New York
Questions
- Where can I read The Story of Mankind?
- In the official app. The buttons on this page take you there.
- How long is The Story of Mankind?
- It runs to 11 parts in total.
KSCR Serials prints only the opening Parts that publishers release as previews, plus basic story details. Complete stories are read in the official app.