Guns, Germs, and Steel

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Dominic criticizes books like this that claim to give lessons from history, associating them with 'airport bookstore' reads for businessmen wanting neat formulas

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While the title is not explicitly stated, Jared Diamond's work is extensively discussed regarding why some civilizations advanced faster than others, the role of geography, domesticated animals, disease, and the importance of trade routes and idea-sharing between cultures. The discussion matches the content of this specific book.