I've been reading, but haven't posted in a while. There are three that I have finished recently:
1491 and 1493 by Charles C. Mann. 1491 covers the Native American populations, cultures, religions, geography, and land use prior to Columbus "landing" in the Americas. It does a great job of breaking down many misconceptions. 1493 covers the world after the Columbian Exchange began and how countries and cultures the world over were changed. I liked 1491 better but highly recommend both. Very appropriate as we approach Thanksgiving.
I also finished Redeployment by Phil Klay, a book of short stories about Iraq veterans and their experiences overseas and returning home. It won the National Book Award for Fiction. Recommended.
1491 and 1493 by Charles C. Mann. 1491 covers the Native American populations, cultures, religions, geography, and land use prior to Columbus "landing" in the Americas. It does a great job of breaking down many misconceptions. 1493 covers the world after the Columbian Exchange began and how countries and cultures the world over were changed. I liked 1491 better but highly recommend both. Very appropriate as we approach Thanksgiving.
I also finished Redeployment by Phil Klay, a book of short stories about Iraq veterans and their experiences overseas and returning home. It won the National Book Award for Fiction. Recommended.