SUMMARY
1491: NEW REVELATIONS OF THE AMERICAS BEFORE COLUMBUS
BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHARLES C. MANN
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES
CONTENT
A View from Above
Numbers from Nowhere?
In the Land of Four Quarters
Frequently Asked Questions
Pleistocene Wars
Cotton (or Anchovies) and Maize (Tales of Two Civilizations, Part I)
Writing, Wheels, and Bucket Brigades (Tales of Two Civilizations, Part II)
Made in America
Amazonia
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann explores the complex and sophisticated societies of the Americas before the arrival of Europeans. Drawing on new archaeological and historical research, Mann challenges the traditional view of pre-Columbian civilizations as primitive and isolated. The book examines the environmental impact of indigenous peoples, their agricultural innovations, and the vast networks of trade and governance they established. With a focus on demography, ecology, and technology, Mann reveals how these societies shaped the landscape and offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Americas.
SUMMARY
1491: NEW REVELATIONS OF THE AMERICAS BEFORE COLUMBUS
BASED ON THE BOOK BY CHARLES C. MANN
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES
CONTENT
A View from Above
Numbers from Nowhere?
In the Land of Four Quarters
Frequently Asked Questions
Pleistocene Wars
Cotton (or Anchovies) and Maize (Tales of Two Civilizations, Part I)
Writing, Wheels, and Bucket Brigades (Tales of Two Civilizations, Part II)
Made in America
Amazonia
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
“1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann explores the complex and sophisticated societies of the Americas before the arrival of Europeans. Drawing on new archaeological and historical research, Mann challenges the traditional view of pre-Columbian civilizations as primitive and isolated. The book examines the environmental impact of indigenous peoples, their agricultural innovations, and the vast networks of trade and governance they established. With a focus on demography, ecology, and technology, Mann reveals how these societies shaped the landscape and offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Americas.
Summary - 1491 - New Revelations Of The Americas Before Columbus: Based On The Book By Charles C. Mann
Summary - 1491 - New Revelations Of The Americas Before Columbus: Based On The Book By Charles C. Mann
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940193760061 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Library Of Stories |
| Publication date: | 12/07/2024 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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