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A comment on Ask HN: Is there a book about how a technological advantage wins wars?.

Re:Ask HN: Is there a book about how a technological advanta... by dartharva on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @02:58PM (#31018719)
If it's history you seek, William Dalrymple's The Anarchy is a fantastic read. It talks about how a private enterprise managed to dominate and rule over the richest part of the world in its time. Guns, Germs and Steel may also for your requirement.
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Re:Ask HN: Is there a book about how a technological advanta... by richardreeze on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @03:52PM (#31019429)
I've heard a lot of good things about "Guns, Germs, and Steel" but didn't know it touched this topic. Thanks I'll definitely check it out now!
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Re:Ask HN: Is there a book about how a technological advanta... by orsenthil on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @07:47PM (#31021738)
Check out the battle of cajamarca that is mentioned in that book. It was won by technological superiority.
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