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Yuval Noah Harari

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Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian and philosopher whose work examines the development of human societies, the relationship between biology and culture, and the future impact of technology and artificial intelligence. He earned a doctorate in history from the University of Oxford and teaches at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His major works include the academic monographs Renaissance Military Memoirs, Special Operations in the Age of Chivalry, and The Ultimate Experience, followed by the internationally bestselling books Sapiens, Homo Deus, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and Nexus. He has also written the Sapiens: A Graphic History series and the children's nonfiction series Unstoppable Us.

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Yuval Noah Harari's Newest Book

Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends

children's-nonfiction · First published 2026

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Cover of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

The best general introduction to Harari's central themes and accessible approach to human history.

Cover of Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

The recommended entry point for younger readers.

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graphic-nonfiction · ongoing

Sapiens: A Graphic History

A graphic nonfiction adaptation of Harari's account of human history, written with collaborators and illustrated by Daniel Casanave.

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    Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization

    Book 2 · graphic-nonfiction · 2021

    Discover the second volume of an epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon. The perfect gift this Christmas. When nomadic Homo sapiens settled to…

  3. 3
    Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3: The Masters of History

    Book 3 · graphic-nonfiction · 2024

    From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it…

children's-nonfiction · complete

Unstoppable Us

An illustrated nonfiction series introducing younger readers to the history of Homo sapiens and the development of human civilization.

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  1. 1
    Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

    Book 1 · children's-nonfiction · 2022

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A…

  2. 2
    Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn't Fair

    Book 2 · children's-nonfiction · 2024

  3. 3
    Unstoppable Us, Volume 3: How Enemies Become Friends

    Book 3 · children's-nonfiction · 2026

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  1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

    nonfiction · 2011

    From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it…

  2. Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

    nonfiction · 2015

    "Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. This may seem hard to accept, but, as Harari explains in his trademark style--thorough, yet riveting--famine, plague and war have been…

  3. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century

    nonfiction · 2018

    Shares insights into such present-day issues as the role of technology in transforming humanity, the epidemic of false news, and the modern relevance of nations and religion.

  4. Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

    nonfiction · 2024

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. “Masterful and provocative.”—Mustafa Suleyman For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens…

Frequently asked questions about Yuval Noah Harari

Who is Yuval Noah Harari?

Yuval Noah Harari is an Israeli historian, philosopher, and public intellectual known for explaining large-scale questions about human history, society, technology, and artificial intelligence.

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What is Yuval Noah Harari’s academic background?

He earned a PhD in history from the University of Oxford in 2002 and is an associate professor in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Department of History. His early academic specialization included world, medieval, and military history.

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Who is Yuval Noah Harari’s husband?

His husband is Itzik Yahav, with whom Harari co-founded the social-impact company Sapienship in 2019.

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What influenced Yuval Noah Harari’s thinking and writing?

Vipassana meditation has been a major influence. Harari began practicing it in 2000 while studying for his doctorate at Oxford and has said the experience deeply shapes his thinking.

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What awards and recognition has Yuval Noah Harari received?

His recognition includes the Polonsky Prize, China’s Wenjin Book Award, Germany’s Economic Book Award, an honorary doctorate from VUB, and the US Association of Foreign Press Correspondents Honorary Award. His books have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and have helped establish him as a prominent public intellectual.

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