This New York Times bestseller elegantly weaves evidence and
insights . . . into a single, accessible historical narrative (Bill
Gates) and presents a captivating history of the universe -- from the
Big Bang to dinosaurs to mass globalization and beyond.
Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific
dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study
the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day -- and
even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time
change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very
existence?
These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he
created the field of Big History, the most exciting new approach to
understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.
In Origin Story, Christian takes readers on a wild ride through the
entire 13.8 billion years we've come to know as history. By focusing on
defining events (thresholds), major trends, and profound questions about
our origins, Christian exposes the hidden threads that tie everything
together -- from the creation of the planet to the advent of
agriculture, nuclear war, and beyond.
With stunning insights into the origin of the universe, the beginning of
life, the emergence of humans, and what the future might bring, Origin
Story boldly reframes our place in the cosmos.
