Guns, Germs, and Steel (book)

"Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond explores the factors that shaped the modern world, arguing that geographical and environmental conditions significantly influenced the unequal distribution of wealth and power among societies. The book suggests that certain regions had advantages, such as fertile land and domesticable animals, leading to early agricultural development. This, in turn, allowed societies to advance militarily and technologically. Diamond examines how these factors, rather than inherent differences in people, resulted in the dominance of some civilizations over others, ultimately impacting global history and societal structures.