Any recommended books on the dawn of civilization?

by Allegiance_to_Mhysa

I minored in history in college, and have always been interested in everything pre gun powder, but I'm especially interested in learning about the transition of humans toward civilization. Any entertaining and/or informative reads about that time period? Early settlement, agriculture, religion, way of life, etc.? Thanks!

Searocksandtrees

it may be worth x-posting this to our sister sub /r/AskAnthropology as well