Pre-Industrial Societies
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Pre-Industrial Societies
Richard Blanton
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2018–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
They give a really good perspective on human life and the structures we create. One of my favourite quotes is: the hallmarks of a state: appropriation, inequality and hierarchy.
It’s kind of a wonderful point that without the taxman there would be no civilisation.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are your favorite non-fiction books of all time? 2018 · 1 recommendation