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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Specs:
Product Name
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
Manufacturer
W. W. Norton & Company
Product Number MPN
0393317552
Retail Price
$16.95
EAN-14
09780393317558
UPC
978039331755
Specifications
Title
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
ISBN
0393317552
Author(s)
Jared Diamond
Release Date
1999-04-01, 1999-04
Format
Paperback
Num of Pages
480
Num. of Items
1
EAN
9780393317558
Weight
1 lbs.
Deal first added on:
19-February-2004
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I've read some of the negative reviews and would like to say something about a repeating assertion that the Incas only had two crops, potatos and maize (corn). The Incas cultivated around seventy crops, including grains, beans and fruits. More, in fact, than any other region in the world. Their conquerers were only interested in a few of them and those are the ones we know about. Among the better known crops are lima beans, peppers, peanuts, sweet potatos, squash, quinoa and tomatoes. Salsa is an Incan original. There are also reviewers who claim the natives of Mexico grew mostly maize. Their agriculture was pretty diverse too.
"Got this like it shipped from next door"
2009-10-13
- Reviewed By User: A1UJ3RYR3ABIG
If I made a online purchase my concern would be the shipping.I have some worst exp with shipping but this surprised me.It came to me like shipped from next door and the book was in perfect condition.
"Its alright but not the greatest history book"
2009-10-02
- Reviewed By Anonymous
I am reading this book for a college course and its really boring to read the beginning chapter. Slowly, the book mentions about some interesting historical events that happened and goes on to talk about them. I am half way through this book and so far its mediocre. The author is definitely talking about some very important influencial factors in history but its how he presents his words that make me fall asleep every time I try to read through it. I wish it was more graphical with more maps and pictures etc to get a better visual sense of what he is talking about. Like I said, otherwise, the subject of this book is thorough and insightful.
"TOO MUCH"
2009-09-24
- Reviewed By User: A2C3A80SGAFXRE
I read the book while waiting for jury duty.It seamed very interesting but after a while i felt like i was reading the same thing over and over. After a while i just got bored of the book.
"This is a great book"
2009-08-15
- Reviewed By User: A2KCDQ7OEW72O2
I have read and enjoyed all of Diamond's books. This one, if not the best, of his works. Ignore the PBS video, it misses the details, and the details are what makes this thesis so compelling.
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"Mis information aboutr crops"
"Got this like it shipped from next door"