1493
By Charles C. Mann
- Release Date: 2011-08-09
- Genre: History of the Americas
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A deeply engaging history of how European settlements in the post-Colombian Americas shaped the world—from the highly acclaimed author of 1491. • "Fascinating...Lively...A convincing explanation of why our world is the way it is." —The New York Times Book Review
Presenting the latest research by biologists, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians, Mann shows how the post-Columbian network of ecological and economic exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Mexico City—where Asia, Europe, and the new frontier of the Americas dynamically interacted—the center of the world. In this history, Mann uncovers the germ of today's fiercest political disputes, from immigration to trade policy to culture wars. In 1493, Mann has again given readers an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, unequaled in its authority and fascination.
Reviews
Definitely Reading for High School Students
5By 'graphix'The best book ever written on the Columbian exchange. A significant book for High School and College students. A rewriting of all American History books should occur as well as discussion that has far-reaching implications concerning slavery ,formal state apologies and the concept of learning from the past in order to create a better future for all of humankind.Wonderful Excursion!
5By Einreb92This is a masterful work that encompasses the story of all of us in way both unique and thought provoking!a must read for anyone with curiosity about our "new global" perspective!Liked 1493 A Lot!
5By Andrea MercerI think of myself as someone who's somewhat knowledgeable about 16th and 17th century European and Americas history, but I learned many new things from Charles Mann's 1493. Highly recommended.A new view of the story of the Americas and their impact on the world
5By Ferg36I have read this book and it's companion 1491. I have an undergraduate degree in history. I read history and biography as my 'relaxing' reading even though my advanced degrees are in theology. I must say these two books have changed how I view the pre- and post-Columbian worlds. This is not the way I learned history in school more than 50 years ago.
