In a little more than 400 years a handful of small, highly advanced nation states at the western extremity of the Eurasian continent brought within their political orbit most of the diverse peoples of four continents. The story of how they did so is a tale of extraordinary human achievement in adversity, but also a tragedy involving the slaughter of millions and the extinction of numerous distinct peoples.
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In a little more than 400 years a handful of small, highly advanced nation states at the western extremity of the Eurasian continent brought within their political orbit most of the diverse peoples of four continents. The story of how they did so is a tale of extraordinary human achievement in adversity, but also a tragedy involving the slaughter of millions and the extinction of numerous distinct peoples.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 416 p. Audience: General/trade. First edition UK hardback, 1998 Jonathan Cape. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Illustrated.
