The Powerful Primate
How Controlling Energy Enabled Us to Build Civilization
$68.15
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
17 February 2026
Summary
A captivating journey through humanity’s relentless quest to harness and control physical power, fueling groundbreaking innovations while leaving a profound impact on our planet–from the acclaimed author of The Age of Wood.
The Powerful Primate presents a compelling argument that flips the traditional view of humanity on its head. Rather than focusing solely on our cognitive abilities, author Roland Ennos argues it’s our physical power and engineering brilliance that…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668062791 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1668062798 |
| Author: | Roland Ennos |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Scribner |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 157mm x 231mm |
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Critics Review
“A striking call to reconsider whether humanity controls energy or it controls humanity.” –Publishers Weekly
”[A] fascinating mix of anthropology, biomechanics, and history … Highly recommended for readers curious about human evolution.” –Library Journal
“A nimble, wide-ranging history of homo faber, skillful man.” –Kirkus Reviews
Roland Ennos
Roland Ennos is a visiting professor of biological sciences at the University of Hull. He is the author of successful textbooks on plants, biomechanics, and statistics. His popular book, Trees, published by the Natural History Museum, is now in its third edition. He is also the author of The Age of Wood and The Science of Spin. He lives in England.
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