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Summary - 1491 - New Revelations Of The Americas Before Columbus: Based On The Book By Charles C. Mann

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Duration: 26min
Language: English
Format
Category: Personal Development

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.

Release date

Audiobook: 10 December 2024