69 pages 2 hours read

Charles C. Mann

1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Charles C. Mann's 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created offers an engaging and insightful look into the Columbian Exchange's global impact, blending history, science, and ecology. Critics praise its depth and readability. Some find its scope overwhelming and dense with information, yet most agree it offers a fresh perspective on interconnected histories.

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Who Should Read 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created?

1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created by Charles C. Mann will captivate readers interested in global history, environmental science, and the Columbian Exchange. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens will appreciate Mann's intricate analysis of ecological and cultural transformations post-1492.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: World
Science / Nature
Anthropology
Themes
Society: Economics
Society: Globalization
Natural World: Environment
Genre
Anthropology