Mankind The Story of All Of Us

The conditions for life to begin on a planet require over 10 billion years to form, and another three billion years of evolution for a primate super species to emerge: humanity. Mankind, a thrilling history of humanity, coincides with the popular History Channel television series. The book spans from the early days of Earth's existence, including hunting antelope in Africa's Rift Valley, to modern times, such as the completion of the Genome project and the birth of the seven billionth human. The fast-paced narrative covers key events from significant historical epochs that still impact us today, such as the rise of Buddhism, the invention of the printing press, and the creation of the computer. In addition to featuring over 300 captivating color photographs and maps, Mankind includes illustrated pop-out sidebars that explain the distinctions between science and history. These tidbits cover a wide range of fascinating topics, such as the abundance of buried iron versus bronze, why pepper is unique in its ability to be tasted with skin, and the role of Earth's axis wobble in the decline of the Egyptian Empire. Mankind is the most engaging and enjoyable history of humanity ever published.