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Charles C. Mann
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2016–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
These books completely changed my worldview about the scale and complexity of human development in the Americas before European contact. They also opened my eyes to how much older globalization is than we normally think.
I have a soft spot for food so especially loved the caloric analysis (the sweet potato was a game changer, IIRC).
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Alan Kay's reading list 2016 · 1 recommendation