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From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
Author Yuval Noah Harari
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Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of human history with Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This profound narrative traverses the evolution of Homo sapiens, from the emergence of archaic species in the Stone Age to the complexities of the 21st century. Harari delves into pivotal revolutions—cognitive, agricultural, and scientific—that have indelibly shaped our societies and belief systems. He posits that our species' unparalleled ability to create and believe in shared myths—be it deities, nations, or monetary systems—has been instrumental in fostering large-scale cooperation and societal advancement. Sapiens challenges readers to reflect on our past, understand our present, and contemplate the future trajectory of humankind.