Conquests And Cultures: An International History -

He notes that many groups were wealthy long before they encountered poorer groups, suggesting that disparities often stem from cultural and geographic factors rather than just exploitation.

Beyond the Battlefield: How Conquest Rewrote the Human Story Conquests and Cultures: An International History

He emphasizes that natural barriers (mountains, lack of navigable rivers) often isolated cultures, preventing the very "cultural diffusion" that allowed other societies to flourish. Final Thought: A World Irretrievably Changed He notes that many groups were wealthy long