Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is a work of historical non-fiction that describes the development of the human species from the early stages of evolution to the present day. Harari’s goal is to examine why Homo sapiens are the only surviving human species and how they came to dominate the planet. He also discusses how human culture and society has developed over time. The author addresses major themes such as the role of social orders and the quality of human lifestyles throughout history.
