Tamed: From Wild to Domesticated, the Ten Animals and Plants That Changed Human History

An “epic and joyous” (Adam Rutherford) history of our species, using recent scientific discoveries to explore humanity’s domestication of the plants and animals that have allowed human civilization to thrive.

“An excellent point of entry for anyone who wants to understand the new deep human history and what it portends.”—The Guardian

Dogs became our companions.

Wheat fed booming populations.

Cattle gave us meat and milk.

Corn fueled the growth of empires.

Potatoes brought feast and famine.

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