Review:
The Great Leveler: Violence And The History Of Inequality From The Stone Age To The Twenty First Century By Walter Scheidel
overall review score: 4.5
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The Great Leveler: Violence and the History of Inequality from the Stone Age to the Twenty-First Century by Walter Scheidel explores how violence has historically been a great leveler of socioeconomic inequality.
Key Features
- In-depth analysis of historical trends in inequality
- Exploration of the role of violence in shaping societies
- Discussion of how plagues, revolutions, and wars have impacted inequality
- Insight into the factors that have perpetuated or reduced inequality
Pros
- Comprehensive examination of the topic
- Well-researched and well-written
- Provides valuable insights into the dynamics of inequality
Cons
- Some readers may find the content dense or academic