My knowledge is limited to relatively modern history. Where should I start if I want to study human civilization right from the very beginning?
>>2192727
Sumeria
>>2192727
The big bang
Well you could go back and learn about human evolution. Sapiens is a good book for that.
For civilizations, Sumeria and Egypt.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039305974X/ref=s9_simh_hd_bw_b1Gb_p14_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=1FCZYWDZQKFGZP2CPEF9&pf_rd_r=1FCZYWDZQKFGZP2CPEF9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=3cc71db9-09f3-48ae-9d24-6306016a281c&pf_rd_p=3cc71db9-09f3-48ae-9d24-6306016a281c&pf_rd_i=4873
This is a good read. But ignore the Bible bits... she's a religious nut and treats Christian mythology like it is historical fact
Wherever the fuck you want, make your own way
>>2193278
Lel, get a book from a european writer then.
>>2192727
Learn a bit about "primitive" societies and the Stone Age, including the Neolithic/agricultural era.