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1493

How Europe's Discovery of the Americas Revolutionized Trade, Ecology and Life on Earth
By Charles C. Mann
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1493 by Charles C. Mann explores the profound global impacts of the Columbian Exchange, a period marked by the exchange of crops, animals, and cultures between the Americas and the rest of the world after Columbus's voyages. The book delves into how this exchange reshaped ecosystems, economies, and societies on multiple continents, illustrating the interconnectedness of the modern world. It presents a vivid picture of the ecological and social transformations that followed, demonstrating the intricate interplay between human history and the natural environment.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by how the interconnectedness of the world reshaped cultures, economies, and ecosystems. With a focus on ecological and historical narratives, it explores the profound impact of the Columbian Exchange on global society and the environment.

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A sweeping, hugely readable account of history's biggest ecological invasion, when Europe and the Americas collided for the first time in millennia.

A sweeping, hugely readable account of history's biggest ecological invasion, when Europe and the Americas collided for the first time in millennia.

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Two hundred million years ago, the Earth consisted of a single vast continent, Pangea, surrounded by a great planetary sea. Continental drift tore apart Pangea, and for millennia the hemispheres were separate, evolving almost entirely different suites of plants and animals. Columbus's arrival in the Americas brought together these long-separate worlds. Many historians believe that this collision of ecosystems and cultures—the Columbian Exchange—was the most consequential event in human history since the Neolithic Revolution. And it was the most consequential event in biological history since the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Beginning with the world of microbes and moving up the species ladder to mankind, Charles C. Mann rivetingly describes the profound effect this exchanging of species had on the culture of both continents in 1493.

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1493 by Charles C. Mann has been widely praised for its engaging storytelling and expansive analysis of historical events that shaped the global world. Critics appreciate its union of detailed research with vivid narrative, offering readers new perspectives that challenge conventional views on the "discovery" of America. The book is celebrated for being both informative and revelatory, providing an insightful and accessible account of complex historical interactions.

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ISBN: 9781847082459

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 493g

Pages: 720

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About the Author

Charles Mann is the co-author of four books, including The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in 20th Century Physics and the bestselling 1491. He is the correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly and Science magazines, and editorial co-ordinator for the internationally best-selling Material World books. He lives in Massachusetts.

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