Ancient Man is a non-fiction book written by Hendrik Willem Van Loon that explores the history of human civilization from the earliest known times up to the Middle Ages. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering prehistoric times and the second part focusing on the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Middle East.Van Loon uses a narrative style to bring history to life, telling stories of the people and events that shaped the course of human history. He discusses topics such as the development of agriculture, the rise of cities, the invention of writing, and the emergence of religion.The author also explores the impact of ancient civilizations on modern society, examining how their ideas, technologies, and cultural practices continue to influence us today. He discusses the legacy of ancient Greece in fields such as art, philosophy, and science, and the enduring influence of the Roman Empire on law, government, and architecture.Ancient Man is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the history of human civilization, written for readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a classic work that has been widely read and admired since its publication in 1922.As for art and the sciences, these did not interest them very much. They regarded with suspicion a man who could play the lute or who could write a poem about Spring and only thought him little better than the clever fellow who could walk the tightrope or who had trained his poodle dog to stand on its hind legs. They left such things to the Greeks and to the Orientals, both of whom they despised, while they themselves spent their days and nights keeping order among the thousand and one nations of their vast empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.