How on Earth did an insignificant ape become the ruler of this planet, capable of splitting the atom, flying to the Moon, and manipulating the genetic code of life?

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Yuval Noah Harari invites you to look at the really big picture and take a walk on the wild side of history. Accompanied by a whole host of colourful characters, Yuval is your guide for a journey of exploration across different continents, time periods and cultures.

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What follows is an extract from the opening of the book, taking us back 2.5 million years to the moment the first humans evolved...

© Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave
© Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave
© Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave
© Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave
© Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave
Extracted from Sapiens: A Graphic History (£18.99, Jonathan Cape) by Yuval Noah Harari, David Casanave and David Vanderneulen.
Cover of Sapiens: A Graphic History
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