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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

by Jared Diamond
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

Unveils history's fabric through ecology and geography.

If you're fascinated by how history's tapestry was woven, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" serves as a profound loom. Jared Diamond meticulously threads environmental and geographical factors into the complex narrative of human development, challenging preconceived notions of racial superiority. You'll emerge with a refreshed perspective on why our world is shaped the way it is—knowledge that's as enriching as it is crucial.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize for General Prize (1998)
  • Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1998)
  • California Book Award for Nonfiction (Gold) (1997)
  • Puddly Award for History (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

by Jared Diamond
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ISBN: 9780393354324
Authors: Jared Diamond
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date of Publication: 2017-03-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Politics, History, Sociology, Economics
Related Topics: History, Sociology, Anthropology, Historical, World History, Politics, Economics, History, Politics, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.04
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Unveils history's fabric through ecology and geography.

If you're fascinated by how history's tapestry was woven, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" serves as a profound loom. Jared Diamond meticulously threads environmental and geographical factors into the complex narrative of human development, challenging preconceived notions of racial superiority. You'll emerge with a refreshed perspective on why our world is shaped the way it is—knowledge that's as enriching as it is crucial.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize for General Prize (1998)
  • Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1998)
  • California Book Award for Nonfiction (Gold) (1997)
  • Puddly Award for History (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.