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1491

1491

Narrative non-fictionAncient HistoryHistorical Fiction
Pages
576
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Forget what you think you know about the Americas before Columbus. Charles C. Mann's 1491 reveals a world far more populated and advanced than previously imagined. This book explores the sophisticated civilizations that existed, challenging long-held assumptions with fascinating archaeological and anthropological evidence.

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How it reads

Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveIntellectual
  • Writing
    5.0
  • Impact
    5.0
  • Ideas
    5.0
  • Logic
    4.0
  • Clarity
    5.0
Prose complexity 7/10
Readers say (1)Moderate · Dense · Thought-Provoking · Informative · Reflective

Genres

Ancient History Historical Fiction History Science Science & Nature Sociology Nature

Subjects

AmericaAmerica, antiquitiesAmérica LatinaAnthropologyAntiguedadesAntigüedadesAntiquitésAntiquitiesCivilizationHasta 1600HistoireHistoriaIndiansIndians, antiquitiesIndians, historyIndians of South AmericaIndians, originIndiens d'AmériqueIndígenasIndigenous peoplesIndiosIndios de AméricaInheemse volkenNative AmericansNative peoplesNew York Times bestsellerOrigenOrígenesOriginOriginesRestos arqueológicosWorld history

Places

Latin Americathe AmericasThe Americas (North, Central, South)The United States

Awards

  • Julia Ward Howe Prize2006

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