Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Book Details:

• Title: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

• Author: Yuval Noah Harari

• Publisher: Harvill Secker

• Publication Date: 11 June 2015 (Paperback edition)

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 512

• ISBN-13: 9780099590088

• Dimensions: 19.8 x 3.8 x 13.3 cm

• Weight: 443 g

• Suggested Reading Age: 16 years and up

About the Book:

Sapiens explores the history of humankind — from the emergence of Homo sapiens in the Stone Age to the scientific, cognitive, and technological revolutions that shaped modern society. It addresses some of the biggest questions:

• What made us unique as a species?

• How did we come to dominate the planet?

• What are the consequences of our choices throughout history?

It’s a bold, provocative, and accessible narrative, blending anthropology, history, science, and philosophy.

Praise & Recognition:

• Barack Obama: “Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth.”

• Chris Evans: “Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last… It may be the best book I’ve ever read.”

• Bill Gates: “I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who’s interested in the history and future of our species.”

• Simon Mayo: “Startling… It changes the way you look at the world.”

• Featured: The Guardian's "100 Best Books of the 21st Century"

About the Author:

Yuval Noah Harari (b. 1976) is a historian and philosopher, known for his ability to distill complex ideas into accessible language.

• Other Works:

  • Homo Deus (2016)

  • 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018)

  • Unstoppable Us (children’s series, from 2022)

  • Nexus (2024)

  • Sapiens: A Graphic History (since 2020)

• Academic Background:

  • PhD in History from University of Oxford

  • Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • Fellow at Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk

• Co-founder of: Sapienship, a social impact company focusing on education and global storytelling (with his husband Itzik Yahav).