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Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States

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Overview: Este libro rompedor revisa, a contracorriente de la opinión establecida, lo que se creía saber de las primeras civilizaciones en la llanura aluvial mesopotámica y en otros lugares. Se creía que la domesticación de plantas y animales condujo al sedentarismo y a la agricultura en campos fijos. Sin embargo, el sedentarismo es muy anterior a cualquier evidencia de domesticación de plantas o animales, y tanto el sedentarismo como la domesticación existieron casi cuatro milenios antes de que surgiera una aldea agrícola. Se creía que el sedentarismo y el surgimiento de ciudades eran el efecto típico de la irrigación y de los estados. Pero resulta que ambos son, por el contrario, resultado de la abundancia de los humedales. Se pensaba que el sedentarismo y la agricultura condujeron a la formación de estados, pero sucede que estos solo aparecen mucho después de la agricultura en campos fijos. Se daba por hecho que la agricultura fue un gran paso adelante para la nutrición, el bienestar y el ocio de las personas; lo contrario parece haber sucedido en las primeras fases. Las civilizaciones tempranas eran vistas como imanes que atraían a las personas con el lujo, la cultura y las oportunidades que ofrecían. En realidad, los primeros estados se vieron obligados a capturar y retener a gran parte de su población con diferentes formas de servidumbre y estaban transidos por las epidemias del hacinamiento; eran frágiles y propensos al colapso. En cambio, las «edades oscuras» que los sucedieron podrían haber supuesto, con frecuencia, una mejora real en el bienestar humano. Parece razonable sostener que, al menos fuera de las elites, la vida en el exterior de los estados ―la vida del «bárbaro»― pudo haber sido más sencilla en términos materiales, y más libre y saludable, que la vida dentro de las civilizaciones.

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Paul Thompson
Paul Thompson April 24, 2024
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Jessica Harris
Jessica Harris May 15, 2025
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Susan Allen
Susan Allen May 06, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Kimberly Thompson
Kimberly Thompson September 03, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Margaret Thompson
Margaret Thompson January 08, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
Kenneth Rodriguez
Kenneth Rodriguez October 04, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Gary Edwards
Gary Edwards July 01, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Donald  Parker
Donald Parker July 10, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Kevin Diaz
Kevin Diaz June 12, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.