Yuval Noah Harari gave a different perspective to look at human civilization from dawn to this time. I have read "A Short History of The World" by H.G. Wells just before this one. This one is definitely has a modern view and a proper update of the H.G Wells book.The information provided in the book is realistic or implied from a scientific logic, so no fiction here. Also the writer gave a psychological view of human being. I read it, liked it.