Sapiens: a brief history of humankind

"Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a tiny 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. But what makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In his bold, provocative, landmark book, Yval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going. A global phenomenon since its first publication in 2014, Sapiens is the 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."--Dust jacket.