First published in 1924, ‘A Child's History of the World’ is a classic by V.M. Hillyer, a British children’s author and the Late Head Master of the Calvert School of Baltimore. One of the most pleasing history books for children, this well-loved Hillyer masterpiece features stories of world history from prehistoric man through the 20th century, encouraging an appreciation of how events relate to one another. Written shortly after World War I, this history storybook combines charm with facts to stimulate young minds and leave them yearning for more information. This volume contains 79 stories that start at the beginning of time and reach the present.