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Homo Sapiens: The History of Humanity and the Development of Civilization (Sirius Visual Reference Library)
Author: William Potter
Year: October 31, 2023
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 29 MB
Language: English
Year: October 31, 2023
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 29 MB
Language: English
Explore the fascinating history of humankind and it's many wonders in this highly visual hardback guide, richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, timelines, maps and more.In just a blink of geological time, the human species emerged and spread to every corner of the globe, subjugating the new environments they came across to their will. But how did humanity become so dominant so quickly? And what did they then do with this new power?Homo Sapiens tells the story of the species from its earliest evolutions through the development of the first civilizations up to the industrial and information revolutions that have shaped the modern age. William Potter's thrilling new account asks us to reconsider our traditional notions of history by examining the power of the environment, the influence of language, the ideas that have transformed society, the power of transformative technology, and much, much more.Filled with beautiful full-color illustrations throughout and helpful easy-to-read information panels, Homo Sapiens presents the history of the species in a bold and brilliant new fashion.ABOUT THE Sirius Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.