Sapiens

A Graphic History: The Birth of Human Kind (Volume 1)

eBook, 248 pages

English language

Published Nov. 3, 2020 by Harper Perennial.

ISBN:
978-0-06-308794-1
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One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?

In this first volume of the full-color illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind’s creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas.

Featuring 256 pages of full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the full-length original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation …

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Review of 'Sapiens : La Naissance de l’humanité' on 'Goodreads'

Une mise en image qui facilite énormément la compréhension de ce qui doit être un essai spectaculairement touffu.
J'ai spécifiquement apprécié la partie sur l'apparition de la faculté d'abstraction chez l'homme, autrement dit la création de la fiction, qui a entraîné l'émergence d'une authentique culture humaine.
Le reste était parfois un peu trop didactique, mais néanmoins toujours intéressant.