Description: This book offers a comprehensive look at the impact of Columbus's arrival in the New World on the indigenous people and the environment. With a focus on the interconnectedness of life sciences, ecology, economic history, and human geography, the author Charles C. Mann unfolds a complex narrative that goes beyond the traditional tales of exploration and discovery. The book is rich in detail and covers topics such as slavery, agriculture, and commerce, providing a nuanced view of the Columbian Exchange. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas, the impact of European colonization, and the nature of historical events.
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Book Title: 1493 : Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
Number of Pages: 720 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2012
Topic: Slavery, Life Sciences / Ecology, Economic History, Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Human Geography, Adventurers & Explorers, Commerce, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Agriculture / General, Modern / General, Expeditions & Discoveries
Item Height: 1.4 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, History
Item Weight: 22.9 Oz
Item Length: 7.9 in
Author: Charles C. Mann
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback