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The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber, David Wengrow - Summary

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The History of the Monarchy

The idea of slavery didn't sit well with many, yet the workforce needed to provide food fell on slaves. Monarchies began gaining power by exercising their power in three ways: control of violence, control of information, and individual charisma. The Dawn of Everything is nothing short of an extraordinary lecture, especially if you're into science or history as well as the problems of the modern world. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to widen their perspective on life and enjoy a put together, well written lecture.

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