Very fun to read but the facts given are questionable
I found this book very fun to read. Kenneth C. Davis is a fine writer but I question the facts he gives. Also, at times this seems to be more of a history book the one on geography. Mr. Davis' view of historical events is very opinionated to put it mildly and he could have done more research when dealing with countries where he does not have first hand knowledge. You can throw out the whole section on Japan. It is just one big joke. Really, Mr. Davis, take a look at any supermarket in Japan. There are tons of dairy products. Also, there are large cow ranches throughout Japan. Also, his section on Hawaii was very one sided. He must have not bothered to reseach the material from a Hawaiian poin of view.If you want an enjoyable read, this is a great book. But, take the facts with a grain of salt.