The Dawn of Everything A New History of Humanity

The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity is a groundbreaking book by anthropologist David Graeber and archaeologist David Wengrow, challenging conventional ideas about the origins of human society.

For centuries, history has been told as a linear progression: small groups of hunter-gatherers → farming societies → cities → states. This book shatters that myth, revealing that early humans experimented with diverse social, political, and economic systems.

Drawing from archaeology, anthropology, and history, the authors argue that humanity’s past was far more flexible, creative, and democratic than we are often led to believe. They highlight how ancient people exercised freedom in ways that modern societies often overlook.

Provocative and deeply researched, this book changes how we think about inequality, freedom, and the possibilities of social organization. It invites readers to imagine new futures by understanding our true past.