1491
About This Book
Published in 2005, 1491 examines the Western Hemisphere prior to 1492, when a Spanish-funded Italian navigator first reached American shores. The arrival of Europeans triggered the near-total collapse of highly developed civilizations within a single century. Charles Mann reconstructs the sophisticated societies that existed before contact and documents their extraordinary accomplishments.
Who Should Read This?
- History enthusiasts eager to challenge conventional narratives
- Readers who question accepted historical myths
- Anyone fascinated by American civilizations and cultures
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