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A Brief History of Humankind: (Patterns of Life)
Series: Patterns of Life
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Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling phenomenon now in a beautifully packaged new special edition.
Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old.
A series of special editions of the best popular science books to explore the patterns of our planet. Designed by Patternity, the award-winning creative studio and pattern consultancy.
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A series of special editions of the best popular science books to explore the patterns of our planet. Designed by Patternity, the award-winning creative studio and pattern consultancy.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, a bestselling phenomenon, is now available in a beautifully packaged new special edition.
Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?
In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here, and where we're going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind's extraordinary history—from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age—and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world.
'Unbelievably good. Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last' - Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2
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Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari has been praised for its provocative and engaging examination of history. Critics highlight its ability to tackle big historical questions with vivid language and compelling logic, making it a challenging yet captivating read. The book is commended for its unique approach in focusing on the power of myths and stories, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on human civilisation. Reviewed by notable personalities like Bill Gates and Barack Obama, the book's engaging and clear narrative makes it hard to put down.
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ISBN: 9781784873646
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 177.0mm
Weight: 392g
Pages: 544
About the Author
Dr Yuval Noah Harari has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and now lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specialising in World History. Sapiens- A Brief History of Humankind has become an international phenomenon attracting a legion of fans from Bill Gates and Barack Obama to Chris Evans and Jarvis Cocker, and is published in nearly forty languages worldwide. It was a Sunday Times number one bestseller and was in the top ten for over six months in paperback. His follow-up to Sapiens, Homo Deus- A Brief History of Tomorrow was also a top ten bestseller and was described by the Guardian as 'even more readable, even more important, than his excellent Sapiens'.
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