A suitable starting point from which to compare historical developments on the different continents is around 11,000 B.C.
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The Fates of Human Societies
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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. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
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De l'Inegalite Parmi les Societes
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Vete, vapen & virus: en kort sammanfattning av mänsklighetens historia under de senaste 13 000 åren
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Armas, gérmenes y acero: la sociedad humana y sus destinos
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