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Name: Sapiens
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Author: Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari’s _Sapiens_ blends history and science to chart humanity’s journey from the emergence of modern cognition 70 000 years ago to the present day. The book examines how biology, culture, and technology have shaped our species, portraying the rise of empires and the impact of humans on the global ecosystem. Harari also looks forward, arguing that we are now altering the natural laws that once governed life, and asks what this means for the future of ourselves and the planet. Frontispiece photographs, maps, and illustrations underscore the narrative’s accessibility and invite readers to reconsider long‑standing narratives about human progress.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: History/Ancient History

Authors: Yuval Noah Harari

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