Is there anything more dangerous than dissatisfied and irresponsible gods who don't know what they want
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.
A specialist in World History,military history and medieval history,Yuval NoahHarari is best known for his investigations into macro-historical questions concerning the relationship between history and science,the origins of mankind and its future. Amongst his publications are the bestselling books Sapiens and Homo Deus.
Publisher: Vintage PublishingISBN: 9780099590088Number of pages: 512Weight: 440 gDimensions: 196 x 128 x 38 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain... Radiates power and clarity,making the world strange and new.'- The Sunday Times
'Sapiens is a starburst of a book,as enjoyable as it is stimulating.'- The Sunday Express
'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
'Tackles the biggest questions of history and the modern world... Written in unforgettably vivid language.'- Jared Diamond
'Startling... It changes the way you look at the world.'- Simon Mayo
'One of the best books I've read recently... Gives an excellent overview of how our species has developed.'- Lily Cole
Yuval Noah Harari
One of the key thinkers of the 21st century,Professor Yuval Noah Harari was born in Haifa,Israel and is currently a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His publications include the global bestseller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind and Homo-Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. September 2018 sees the publication of his much-anticipated new book,21 Lessons for the 21st Century.
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