More specifically, I am interested in learning about how the early humans in Africa developed, and eventually spread to the East, and later to the West. The book recommendations I've received so far tend to have strong regional focuses, but I'm interested in sort of a general overview first. Let me know if I need to clarify anything. Thank you!
hi! if you don't get suggestions here, may I recommend /r/AskAnthropology: this subject would be right up their street