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Title: A change in perspective
Review: It's really hard to under estimate how different my perspective is on the Americas after reading "1491". Being an enthusiast of the Native American culture in the Desert Southwest, I was shocked to read the evidence for extensive advanced civilization throughout North and South America. Had I not read various articles in Scientific American and books such as "Guns, Germs, and Steel", I think I would have doubted most of what is in Mr. Mann's book.The book flows fairly well and is not too technical. I would guess it appeals mostly to people who like details and stories that dive far below the surface. The author does this well and introduces us to people on the way. The second half of the book engaged me much more, with the stories of specific characters in the whole story. The book kept me engaged and it was hard to put down.
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