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A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality | David Wengrow

A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality | David Wengrow

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What if the commonly accepted narratives about the foundation of civilization are all wrong? Drawing on groundbreaking research, archaeologist David Wengrow challenges traditional thinking about the social evolution of humanity -- from the invention of agriculture to the formation of cities and class systems -- and explains how rethinking history can radically change our perspective on inequality and modern life.
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A new understanding of human history and the roots of inequality | David Wengrow

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