History · Nonfiction
Sapiens
by Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by Derek Perkins
- About 15 hours
- First published 2014
Story
Narration
“Big history in small chapters. Derek Perkins makes it feel like a very good lecture series.”
The story, without spoilers
A sweeping history of humankind, from early humans to the present, built around three revolutions: cognitive, agricultural and scientific.
The narration
Perkins has a clear, measured British voice that suits the essay style. Chapters stand alone well, so it is easy to listen in short sessions.
You will love it if
Curious listeners who like big picture nonfiction
Maybe skip it if
Readers who want careful academic nuance; the book favours bold arguments
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Reviewed by Ilyas Jan · Updated October 24, 2026 · Cover via Open Library Covers API, shown unedited
Ilyas Jan
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