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Title: A brilliant and engrossing book
Review: Why are some civilizations more powerful and "advanced" than others? Seeking a non-racist explanation, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" author Jared Diamond wrote this book.He looks at when different continents were populated. (For example, there were humans in Africa and Europe long before there were humans in Australia.) He looks at the kinds of flora and fauna native to each continent; some spots, he found, had far fewer domesticable plants and animals. He looks at how geographical barriers kept some inventions and ideas from spreading to other areas.There are many charts, graphs and maps that helpfully illustrate his concepts. I would have preferred more photos, as I like to see the people and places I'm reading about.Diamond's writing is generally quite lively and engrossing. There are, however, a few dry spots. Overall, history and sociology buffs will enjoy this book immensely.
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