Hendrik Willem van Loon books in order
Dutch-American historian, journalist, illustrator, and author
- Lived
- 1882–1944
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 15
Hendrik Willem van Loon published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913). The best-known is Tolerance (1939).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Hendrik Willem van Loon
Standalone novels in order
Non-fiction in order
The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913)
The Story of the Bible (1923)
R.v.R (1939)
The Story of the Pacific (1940)
Van Loon's Lives (1942)
Children's books in order
History with a Match (1917)
The Story of Mankind (1921)
The Arts (1937)
How to Look at Pictures (1938)
Other books in order
Ships and How They Sailed the Seven Seas (1935)
Van Loon's Geography (1937)
Tolerance (1939)
The Arts of Mankind (1947)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Story of Mankind (1957)Film · from The Story of Mankind
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About Hendrik Willem van Loon
Hendrik Willem van Loon was a Dutch-American historian, journalist, and children's book author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hendrik Willem van Loon FAQ
- How many books has Hendrik Willem van Loon written?
- Hendrik Willem van Loon published 1 novel, 6 non-fiction books, 4 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hendrik Willem van Loon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tolerance.
- What is Hendrik Willem van Loon's last book?
- Van Loon's Lives (1942).
- What is Hendrik Willem van Loon's most famous book?
- Tolerance (1939) is Hendrik Willem van Loon's most widely read book.
- Which Hendrik Willem van Loon books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Story of Mankind (film, 1957).
- Can I read Hendrik Willem van Loon's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Hendrik Willem van Loon are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.