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1493

Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
Summary:

The book explores the profound ecological and cultural consequences of the Columbian Exchange, the widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases that followed Columbus's voyages. It delves into how this exchange reshaped the world, leading to global economic shifts, population movements, and new agricultural practices.

Key points:

1. Columbian Exchange: The book's main concept, referring to the 15th and 16th-century transfer of plants, animals, culture, people, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World, leading to globalization.

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