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The Invention Of Yesterday: A 50,000Year History Of Human Culture, Conflict, And Connection
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From Language To Culture To Cultural Collision: The Story Of How Humans Invented History, From The Stone Age To The Virtual Agetraveling Across Millennia, Weaving The Experiences And World Views Of Cultures Both Extinct And Extant, The Invention Of Yesterday Shows That The Engine Of History Is Not So Much Heroic (Battles Won), Geographic (Farmers Thrive), Or Anthropogenic (Humans Change The Planet) As It Is Narrative.Many Thousands Of Years Ago, When We Existed Only As Countless Small Autonomous Bands Of Huntergatherers Widely Distributed Through The Wilderness, We Began Inventing Storiesto Organize For Survival, To Find Purpose And Meaning, To Explain The Unfathomable. Ultimately These Became The Basis For Empires, Civilizations, And Cultures. And When Various Narratives Began To Collide And Overlap, The Encounters Produced Everything From Confusion, Chaos, And War To Cultural Efflorescence, Religious Awakenings, And Intellectual Breakthroughs.Through Vivid Stories Studded With Insights, Tamim Ansary Illuminates The Worldhistorical Consequences Of The Unique Human Capacity To Invent And Communicate Abstract Ideas. In Doing So, He Also Explains Our Evermoreintertwined Present: The Narratives Now Shaping Us, The Reasons We Still Battle One Another, And The Future We May Yet Create.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Invention of Yesterday' about? A: 'The Invention of Yesterday' explores a 50,000-year history of human culture, conflict, and connection, highlighting how narratives have shaped civilizations and cultures from the Stone Age to the Virtual Age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Tamim Ansary, who is known for his insightful storytelling and historical analysis.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Invention of Yesterday' was published on October 1, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound as a hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Invention of Yesterday' have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in history? A: 'The Invention of Yesterday' is ideal for readers interested in history, culture, and the evolution of human narratives.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the invention of stories, cultural collisions, and the impact of narratives on human history and civilization.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'The Invention of Yesterday'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in culture? A: Yes, it makes an excellent gift for anyone interested in culture, history, and human storytelling.