This book surveys most of human history, looking at historical, genetic and archeological data seeking to answer the question: Are there patterns in human history we can discover? Multimedia in its approach, Hicks' volume contains over 300 You Tube Video links and provides the student, teachers and scholars some excellent course material. A general audience will find the writing and material very accessible as well. PDF versions of the book with live links are also available for only $2 upon request at. www.lonnie.hicks@gmail.com. Or see www.lonniehicks.com. A PDF allows students low costs ways to attain and share the book with each other via email. Excellent idea. Excellent book and immensely readable, and, Hicks' analysis is, at times, brilliant.