A suitable starting point from which to compare historical developments on the different continents is around 11,000 B.C.
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Guns, germs, and steel
the fates of human societies
by Jared M. Diamond
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An epic detective story that offers a gripping expose on why the world is so unequal. Professor Jared Diamond traveled the globe for over 30 years trying to answer this question.
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