Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)
Hello, people! We’re more than halfway into this semester, and (I think) we’re supposed to be getting ready for those final tests coming in a few weeks time. I’m sure we’ll do great. Anyway, I chanced upon a book recently, titled Guns, Germs, and Steel. The book does in fact talk about weapons, diseases and metallurgy. It probably doesn’t seem all that appealing at first glance, but it is actually a very good book. This book, however, is not a novel. It’s more of an informative kind of text, but written in a manner that doesn’t make you fall asleep whilst reading. Labels: whatsthebuzz
Guns, Germs, and Steel details the rise and fall of various nations. It explains in much detail why ancient China dropped out of the race in development, and why countries of the West soared ahead during that period. There is much talk of how various technological advancements, mainly in the military field, has helped many a nation to rise in dominance. Other factors, like the environment, and disease, are shown to play an equally, if not more important role in deciding the stability of a country.
The book pretty much takes all the interesting bits of history and fleshes them out nicely. Even I, having claimed to dislike history, found this book quite astounding. I suppose that would be why it won the Pulitzer back in 1998.
In short, if you have the time, pick it up. I guarantee that it will be a pleasantly light, and yet informative read.
Written by Joseph Lee(082849F,MB0801)
Posted by Kevin Neo (070625Y, MB0704)