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In this "artful, informative, and delightful" (William H. McNeill, New York Review of Books) book, Jared Diamond convincingly argues that geographical and environmental factors shaped the modern world. Societies that had had a head start in food production advanced beyond the hunter-gatherer stage, and then developed religion --as well as nasty germs and potent weapons of war --and adventured on sea and land to conquer and decimate preliterate cultures. A major advance in our understanding of human societies, Guns, Germs, and Steel chronicles the way that the modern world came to be and stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, the Rhone-Poulenc Prize, and the Commonwealth club of California's Gold Medal.
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Discover the captivating story of human history with Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. Jared Diamond's groundbreaking book takes you on a thought-provoking journey, uncovering the factors that shaped the modern world. As Bill Gates praises, this insightful read lays a foundation for understanding our past and the forces that contributed to where we are today.
Delve into the fascinating connection between geographical and environmental conditions and the rise of societies in this artful, informative, and delightful book. Diamond compellingly argues that societies with an advantage in food production not only advanced beyond the hunter-gatherer stage but also developed religion, potent weapons, and dangerous germs. Embark on an adventurous exploration of how these factors propelled certain cultures to conquer and change the world as we know it.
Guns, Germs, and Steel is a landmark achievement, providing a major advance in our understanding of human societies. This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece discredits racially based theories of history and offers a fresh perspective on how we came to be. Winner of esteemed accolades like the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science and the Commonwealth club of California's Gold Medal, this book is an essential addition to any intellectual's library.
Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking read and gain a deep appreciation for the intricate web of factors that shaped our world. Explore the captivating narrative of Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies and embark on an intellectual adventure today!
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