Description
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” is a non-fiction book written by Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and professor. Published in 2011, the book provides a wide-ranging overview of the history and development of the human species.
“Sapiens” explores the journey of Homo sapiens, from the emergence of our species in Africa thousands of years ago to the present day. Harari examines key milestones and transformative events that have shaped human history, including the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, and the Scientific Revolution.
The book delves into various aspects of human existence, including social, cultural, and technological advancements. Harari discusses the development of language, the formation of complex societies, the rise of religions, the impact of agriculture on human lifestyle, the creation of political systems, and the interplay between biology and culture.
“Sapiens” also delves into the unique characteristics that distinguish Homo sapiens from other species, such as our ability to create myths, cooperate in large numbers, and imagine abstract concepts. Harari explores the impact of these distinctive traits on our ability to build civilizations and reshape the world around us.
Harari presents thought-provoking ideas and challenges conventional wisdom about human history. He raises questions about the ethical implications of our advancements and discusses the potential consequences of future developments, such as artificial intelligence and genetic engineering.
The book is known for its accessible writing style, combining historical research with storytelling to engage a broad readership. Harari synthesizes a vast range of knowledge from various disciplines, including history, anthropology, biology, and sociology, to provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of human history.
“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” has garnered widespread acclaim and has become an international bestseller. It has resonated with readers interested in understanding the human journey and the forces that have shaped our species. The book offers a compelling narrative that challenges readers to contemplate the past, present, and potential future of humanity.
Ashok Shinde (Verified Purchase)
Nice work, covering up the entire civilizations and correlating that to each of the topics, sometimes you get that A-ha moment, sometimes need to reread to get the point. Good book, broadens our understanding of ourselves.
vikram sagekar (Verified Purchase)
The book not only gives a succint history of the human species, it also puts it in context of our present, while sowing thoughts for the future direction we may be headed to.
A book like no other. This one needs to be read.
Sai Sankar (Verified Purchase)
This book has complete timeline of human being from inception up till now. This is something you always wanted to know. Every page is full of relevant information & discussion on every possible topic, hardly any left by. Author has done tremendous homework before putting his words.
Go for it without thinking twice.
Suresh J (Verified Purchase)
Great book as it has easily explained the evolution of mankind. While reading one can easily get interested in story line. Unravels some of the interesting and brutal facts of agriculture, money, religion, industry, colonial era and science. Must read to get an macro view of human history.
Ridaaman Ali (Verified Purchase)
Great book! Got me into reading a few more books on similar topics. The author takes you on a journey from the earliest history of mankind to the modern state of the world. Loved how the chapters and discussions in the book evolved. That’s what I love about these books on how they feed your inquisitiveness.