A Brief History of Mankind
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
29 January 2009
Summary
A Brief History of Mankind is the thrilling introduction to the big ideas in history combining the latest research in history and archaeology to look for answers to some of the questions we ask ourselves: Where do we come from? Why has the human race been so successful? What are the origins of our religions?
In a sweeping, panoramic narrative Cyril Aydon tells the story of our species from origins in Africa, the development of technology, the rise of nations and empires, and th…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845297480 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1845297482 |
| Author: | Cyril Aydon |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 29 January 2009 |
| Weight: | 344g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
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This is a wide-ranging study of endless fascination, encapsulating succinctly the astonishing story of our species.
From man’s initial wanderings out of Africa, through the emergence of settled agriculture, the spread of language and religion, the rise of great civilizations, the Industrial Revolution and right up to the technological advancements of the 21st century, Homo sapiens has proved both remarkable adaptable and innovative.Aygdon narrates 150,000 years worth of key events, some familiar, some new, from the domestication of sheep to the invention of paper money, the re-peopling of the Americas to the rise of modern China, and poses some questions for our future survival. - Good Book GuideAbout The Author
Cyril Aydon
Cyril Aydon is a full time writer. His previous works include A Brief Guide to Charles Darwin: His Life and Times and Scientific Curiosities which sold in over 8 countries. He lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
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