Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Favorite Quote
“History is something that very few people have been doing while everyone else was ploughing fields and carrying water buckets.” — Yuval Noah Harari
The Book in One Sentence
Sapiens is your guide to becoming an expert on the entire history of the human race as it reviews everything our species has been through from ancient ancestors to our dominating place in the world today.
Why should you read it?
This might be the most comprehensive, all-in-one history book out there. It is jam-packed with fascinating facts and details, making it an essential read for anyone interested in human history.
Key Takeaways
The ability to think gave early humans language, which eventually led to agricultural advances allowing them to grow exponentially.
Improvements in trade were only possible with the invention of money and writing.
With better economic and communication means, scientific progress gave our race the abilities necessary to get to where we are today.