Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Steel"

"Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond explores the factors that led to the unequal development of human societies. Diamond argues that geography, the availability of domesticable plants and animals, and the spread of technology and germs played crucial roles in shaping civilizations. He posits that these environmental factors, rather than racial or cultural differences, determined the fates of societies. The book illustrates how these elements contributed to European dominance from the 15th century onwards, emphasizing the importance of understanding history through a scientific lens rather than a purely historical or ideological one.