Sapiens
A Brief History of Humankind (10 Year Anniversary Edition)
By Yuval Noah Harari | Publisher: Random House
About the book
A beautiful new hardback anniversary edition of the multi-million copy sensation
INCLUDES A NEW AFTERWORD FROM YUVAL NOAH HARARI
What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?
One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.
In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going.
PRAISE FOR SAPIENS:
'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
'Startling... It changes the way you look at the world' Simon Mayo
'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species' Bill Gates
Yuval Noah Harari's books have sold over 2 million copies sold since publication [Nielsen BookScan UK, Circana BookScan US, April 2024]
Editions of Sapiens
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529913934
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099590088
- EBook
- ISBN 9781448190690
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473523784
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781786141675
Read an Excerpt
A beautiful new hardback anniversary edition of the multi-million copy sensation
INCLUDES A NEW AFTERWORD FROM YUVAL NOAH HARARI
What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?
One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.
In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going.
PRAISE FOR SAPIENS:
'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
'Startling... It changes the way you look at the world' Simon Mayo
'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species' Bill Gates
Yuval Noah Harari's books have sold over 2 million copies sold since publication [Nielsen BookScan UK, Circana BookScan US, April 2024]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sapiens about?
A beautiful new hardback anniversary edition of the multi-million copy sensation
INCLUDES A NEW AFTERWORD FROM YUVAL NOAH HARARI
What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?
One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.
In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going.
PRAISE FOR SAPIENS:
'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
'Startling... It changes the way you look at the world' Simon Mayo
'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species' Bill Gates
Yuval Noah Harari's books have sold over 2 million copies sold since publication [Nielsen BookScan UK, Circana BookScan US, April 2024]
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sapiens?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of Sapiens?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529913934
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sapiens?
Yuval Noah Harari
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sapiens is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529913934) and paperback(ISBN 9780099590088) and ebook(ISBN 9781448190690) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473523784) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781786141675)
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