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From The Author Of 1491The Bestselling Study Of The Precolumbian Americasa Deeply Engaging New History Of The Most Momentous Biological Event Since The Death Of The Dinosaurs.More Than 200 Million Years Ago, Geological Forces Split Apart The Continents. Isolated From Each Other, The Two Halves Of The World Developed Radically Different Suites Of Plants And Animals. When Christopher Columbus Set Foot In The Americas, He Ended That Separation At A Stroke. Driven By The Economic Goal Of Establishing Trade With China, He Accidentally Set Off An Ecological Convulsion As European Vessels Carried Thousands Of Species To New Homes Across The Oceans.The Columbian Exchange, As Researchers Call It, Is The Reason There Are Tomatoes In Italy, Oranges In Florida, Chocolates In Switzerland, And Chili Peppers In Thailand. More Important, Creatures The Colonists Knew Nothing About Hitched Along For The Ride. Earthworms, Mosquitoes, And Cockroaches; Honeybees, Dandelions, And African Grasses; Bacteria, Fungi, And Viruses; Rats Of Every Descriptionall Of Them Rushed Like Eager Tourists Into Lands That Had Never Seen Their Like Before, Changing Lives And Landscapes Across The Planet.Eight Decades After Columbus, A Spaniard Named Legazpi Succeeded Where Columbus Had Failed. He Sailed West To Establish Continual Trade With China, Then The Richest, Most Powerful Country In The World. In Manila, A City Legazpi Founded, Silver From The Americas, Mined By African And Indian Slaves, Was Sold To Asians In Return For Silk For Europeans. It Was The First Time That Goods And People From Every Corner Of The Globe Were Connected In A Single Worldwide Exchange. Much As Columbus Created A New World Biologically, Legazpi And The Spanish Empire He Served Created A New World Economically.As Charles C. Mann Shows, The Columbian Exchange Underlies Much Of Subsequent Human History. Presenting The Latest Research By Ecologists, Anthropologists, Archaeologists, And Historians, Mann Shows How The Creation Of This Worldwide Network Of Ecological And Economic Exchange Fostered The Rise Of Europe, Devastated Imperial China, Convulsed Africa, And For Two Centuries Made Mexico Citywhere Asia, Europe, And The New Frontier Of The Americas Dynamically Interactedthe Center Of The World. In Such Encounters, He Uncovers The Germ Of Today
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of the book '1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created'? A: The book primarily focuses on the Columbian Exchange, detailing the ecological and economic impacts of Christopher Columbus' voyages and how they reshaped global interactions.
- Q: Who is the author of '1493' and what are his credentials? A: The author is Charles C. Mann, who is known for his expertise in history and ecology, and he also authored the best-selling book '1491', which studied the pre-Columbian Americas.
- Q: How many pages does '1493' have? A: '1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created' contains 560 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: '1493' is available in hardcover binding, which is known for its durability and high-quality presentation.
- Q: When was '1493' published? A: '1493' was published on August 9, 2011.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the ecological consequences of the Columbian Exchange, global trade connections established, and the historical impacts on various regions including Europe and Asia.
- Q: Is '1493' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, '1493' is well-researched and includes insights from various fields such as ecology, anthropology, and history, making it suitable for academic study.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition with no wear or damage.
- Q: Does '1493' include any illustrations or maps? A: While the book primarily focuses on text, it may include maps or illustrations that support the historical narratives discussed within the chapters.
- Q: What is the significance of the Columbian Exchange as described in '1493'? A: The Columbian Exchange is portrayed as a transformative event that altered ecosystems, economies, and societies across the globe, laying the foundation for modern global interactions.