William McNeill
William McNeill is an influential American historian known for his provocative works on the impact of agriculture on human civilization. He argued that the potato, a crop domesticated in ancient Peru, significantly altered the trajectory of global history by providing a vital food source that supported population growth and European expansion from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 33,954 | $1,400,000 | 1,017$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 33,954 | $1,400,000 | 1,017$ |
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William McNeill dedicated a provocative essay to demonstrate that the potato has changed the history of the world.
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