Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1 : The Birth of Humankind

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Author: Harari, Yuval Noah, Casanave, Daniel, Vandermeulen, David Interest age: from c 12 yearsPublished on 12 November 2020 by Vintage Publishing (Jonathan Cape Ltd) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY' series.Hardback | 248 pages, Fully illustrated in colour283 x 211 x 27 | 1270g The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval NoahHarari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of gorgeous full-colourillustrations and wrapped in a beautiful package. One hundred thousand years ago, at least sixdifferent species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homosapiens.What happened to the others?And what may happen to us? In this first volume of the adaptation of his ground-breaking book,renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation andevolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined usand enhanced our understanding of what it means to be 'human'. Fromexamining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem tocharting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect pastdevelopments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within thecontext of larger ideas. Featuring easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the originaledition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoingconversation as it introduces Harari's ideas to a wider new readership. '[A] wonderful graphic novel... Smart, funny anddipped deep in the reality of what we as a species are...' Big Issue *Books of the Year* Show more