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  • Vivid examples that changed my perspective on "recent", historical, and pre-historical events. For example, I saw the genocide in Rwanda in a different light after reading this book. And, I found the section on Greenland fascinating, especially given recent reports that with climate change the Green ... Continue

    Vivid examples that changed my perspective on "recent", historical, and pre-historical events. For example, I saw the genocide in Rwanda in a different light after reading this book. And, I found the section on Greenland fascinating, especially given recent reports that with climate change the Greenlanders are able to change their farming practices now.

    

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  • A very accessible read and highly recommended for anyone.

    

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