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Guns, Germs and Steel

What You Will Learn

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The Rise of Civilization: Writing and Agriculture

This chapter explores the transformative effects of writing and agriculture on societal development, focusing on how these innovations facilitated communication, governance, and technological advancements. It highlights the intersection of population growth and specialization, detailing how food surpluses led to the emergence of complex societies and the establishment of centralized authority and social institutions.

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