| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
xxviii, 610 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Note |
First published in Great Britain by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 2012. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 549-586) and index. |
| Summary |
"Why did Asia and Europe develop far earlier than the Americas? What were the factors that accerated--or impeded--development? How did the experiences of the Old World inhabitants differ from their New World counterparts--and what factors influenced those differences?"--P. [2] of cover. |
| Subject |
Civilization.
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World history.
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Eastern Hemisphere.
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Western Hemisphere.
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| ISBN |
9780061672453 |
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0061672459 |
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