Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2

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The Pillars of Civilization

By Yuval Noah Harari

Series: SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2 by Yuval Noah Harari explores the rise of humans to dominance, focusing on the agricultural revolution and its effects on society. The engaging illustrations and narrative examine how shifting to farming transformed human lives, power structures, and the environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by human history and evolution presented in a visually engaging and accessible format. The blend of humour and detailed storytelling makes learning about our species’ journey both fun and insightful.

Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2

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Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 by Yuval Noah Harari continues the compelling journey through the annals of human history, brilliantly transforming Harari's international bestseller into an expertly illustrated, immersive experience. This volume, titled The Pillars of Civilization, delves into the monumental shift that occurred when nomadic Homo sapiens began to settle and farm the land. With stunning full-colour illustrations, this graphic novel is the perfect gift for inquisitive minds eager to explore the roots of our modern world.

As humanity embraced agriculture, life changed dramatically—but not always for the better. Harari, alongside his companions Prof. Saraswati and Dr. Fiction, embarks on a fascinating quest through time to uncover the profound impacts of the Agricultural Revolution. Readers will explore how the cultivation of wheat reshaped societies, leading to complex issues like warfare, famine, disease, and inequality, and question whether these outcomes were inevitable or self-inflicted.

The engaging narrative is brought to life with creative storytelling techniques: the birth of modern farming is depicted through the lens of an Elizabethan tragedy, the domestication saga unfolds in the pages of the Daily Business News, and societal inequalities are unravelled in a thrilling superhero detective story. Each section is rich with historical insights, offering both entertainment and enlightenment.

This volume can be enjoyed independently or as a continuation of the first volume, The Birth of Humankind. Harari's vivid and accessible presentation, combined with witty and thought-provoking commentary, ensures that Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2 is not just an educational read but also an engaging visual journey through our collective past.

Praise for Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens:

"I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species." – Bill Gates

"Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth." – Barack Obama

"Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I've ever read." – Chris Evans

"Contains a remarkable piece of information on almost every page and reminds us that we should be grateful to be human." – Matt Haig

"Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain... Radiates power and clarity, making the world strange and new." – Sunday Times

"Provocative and fascinating and opinionated... it makes the familiar seem unfamiliar. It altered how I view our species and our world." – Guardian

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787333765

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jonathan Cape Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by David Casanave
Edited by David Vandermeulen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 1315g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Yuval Noah Harari (Author) Prof 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 sixty languages worldwide. It was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller and was in the Top Ten for over nine 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'. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, was a Number One Bestseller and was described by Bill Gates as 'fascinating' and 'crucial'. Harari worked closely with renowned comics illustrator Daniel Casanave and co-writer David Vandermeulen to create his latest book, an adaptation of his first bestseller, Sapiens Graphic Novel- Volume 1.