Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Description

Title: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Author: Yuval Noah Harari
Publisher: Vintage Publishing, 2015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780099590088

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping history of how Homo sapiens became the dominant species on Earth. Moving from the Cognitive Revolution to agriculture, empire, religion, science, capitalism, and technology, Harari examines the forces that shaped human societies across thousands of years.

The book asks large questions about cooperation, belief, power, progress, happiness, and the stories humans create to live together. Harari writes in a clear and provocative style, connecting biology, anthropology, history, economics, and philosophy into one accessible narrative.

This paperback edition is suitable for readers interested in world history, human evolution, science, sociology, politics, philosophy, and big-picture non-fiction. It is especially useful for anyone who wants a readable introduction to the long journey of humankind and the ideas that continue to shape modern life.

For readers looking to buy history books online in Sri Lanka, Sapiens is a compelling paperback choice for thoughtful non-fiction reading, with island wide delivery available.