'Illuminating' TIM MARSHALL
'Refreshing' THOMAS HALLIDAY

A book that will make you see the world differently. It explores humanity's revolutionary journey through the lens of biology, revealing how it has shaped human history for the first time. We are a marvel of evolution with capabilities that inspire admiration, yet at the same time, we are profoundly flawed. The human body and mind often fail and constrain our ability. To be human is to live with this extraordinary contradiction.

Human nature is the story that became flesh. From the plague that liberated Europe's farmers to the health deficiency that created the largest criminal organization in the world, and the cognitive biases that led to military disasters in Crimea and Iraq, we see how our unique nature shaped our relationships, economies, and societies – and, most importantly, how it continues to impact human progress today.

'This book is literally marvelous.' ED CONWAY
'A wild ride.' TIM HARFORD
'A thrilling, intense narrative by a master storyteller.' JO MARCHANT

Pages: 368, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm