People of the Earth by Brian M. Fagan - 9781032365848

People of the EarthAn Introduction to World Prehistory\nAuthor(s): Brian M. Fagan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032365848, 978-1032365848\nSynopsis\nPeople of the Earth is a narrative account of the prehistory of humankind from our origins over 6 million years ago to the first pre-industrial states, beginning about 5,000 years ago. This is a global prehistory, which covers prehistoric times in every corner of the world in a jargon-free style for newcomers to archaeology. Many world histories begin with the first pre-industrial states. This book starts at the beginning of human history and summarizes the latest research into such major topics as human origins, the emergence and spread of modern humans, the first farming, and the origins of civilization.\n\nPeople of the Earth is unique in its even balance of the human past, its readily accessible style, and its flowing narrative that carries the reader through.