The Story of Man: An Introduction to 150,000 Years of Human History

In The Story of Man , Cyril Aydon presents a complete and thought-provoking cultural, social and economic overview of human evolution.

Beginning with the emergence of humanity in Africa, the author offers a fresh perspective on historical events of great significance, while also addressing less visible events that brought about significant transformations. Drawing on the latest historical and archaeological research, Aydon explores our ancestry, the countless shared experiences, and celebrates the richly diverse cultures created by our ancestors.

The author's research shows how people managed, or failed, to survive wars, famine, and disease to evolve into the societies we know today. "The only kind of history that has any use is one that tries to explain not only what happened, but also how and why something happened," the author states.

With this determination, he investigates important social transformations: the birth of great religions, the rise and fall of empires, inventions ranging from the wheel to the internet, and revolutions in thought, government, and technology. Aydon brings history up to the present day and thus reflects on what is yet to come. Based on the mistakes and successes throughout human history, he warns of the damage that has been inflicted on the planet and poses urgent questions for contemporary humanity.