1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann challenges traditional narratives about the Americas before European contact. Mann explores the advanced civilizations that thrived across the continents, highlighting their achievements in agriculture, engineering, and governance. Drawing on recent archaeological and scientific discoveries, the book reveals the complexity and diversity of Indigenous cultures, overturning outdated stereotypes of a sparsely populated, untouched wilderness.
This thought-provoking work offers a richer, more nuanced understanding of the Americas and the profound impact of their inhabitants on the environment and global history.
This thought-provoking work offers a richer, more nuanced understanding of the Americas and the profound impact of their inhabitants on the environment and global history.