Swords and "urbanization"

Nonoy Tan · 11th October 2008, 08:12 AM

Hi Ariel,

I am in agreement with your point.

What I have learned from studying various peoples is that it is difficult to generalize (as Jared Diamond did). Often, we need to study a group/people in detail and focus because one group may have had a different set of circumstances, politics, external influences, etc. that make shape their "destiny". While there are parallels, there could also be differentiation even among "similar" groups of peoples. My 2 cents.

By the way, do the peoples you mentioned undertake "blacksmithing"?

11th October 2008, 08:12 AM	#10
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	Hi Ariel, I am in agreement with your point. What I have learned from studying various peoples is that it is difficult to generalize (as Jared Diamond did). Often, we need to study a group/people in detail and focus because one group may have had a different set of circumstances, politics, external influences, etc. that make shape their "destiny". While there are parallels, there could also be differentiation even among "similar" groups of peoples. My 2 cents. By the way, do the peoples you mentioned undertake "blacksmithing"?