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Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind: (Patterns of Life)
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In Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari takes readers on a journey through the history of humankind, exploring the evolution from archaic human species to modern-day Homo sapiens. The book delves into the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions, examining the ways in which these developments have shaped societies, cultures, and the world as we know it. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of our shared past and the potential future of humanity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the journey of human evolution, exploring how Homo sapiens came to dominate the Earth. It delves into the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions that have shaped societies, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in our species' history and development.

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Sapiens

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

PATTERNS OF LIFE - SPECIAL EDITIONS OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENCE BOOKS

Series: Patterns of Life

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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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 544

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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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