Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Pillars of Civilization (Volume 2) (Hardcover)

Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Pillars of Civilization is the second volume in the illustrated adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling book Sapiens. Through engaging storytelling, humour, and colourful illustrations, the book explores how the Agricultural Revolution changed the course of human history.

Around 12,000 years ago, humans began moving away from a nomadic way of life and started settling in permanent communities. Farming allowed populations to grow, but it also brought new challenges, including harder work, disease, famine, war, and social inequality.

As societies became larger and more complex, new systems of power emerged. The book examines how rulers, religious institutions, laws, and bureaucracies helped organize growing civilizations while also shaping the lives and freedoms of ordinary people.

Thought-provoking, informative, and visually engaging, The Pillars of Civilization presents complex ideas about agriculture, society, and human progress in an accessible graphic format. It encourages readers to question whether the rise of civilization truly made human life better—and what we may have gained or lost along the way.