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FWIW, I like Jared Diamond's thesis better, which is that the geography of China (a big habitable landmass with no sizable peninsulas or isolated areas) made a
by yongjik 10y ago
FWIW, I like Jared Diamond's thesis better, which is that the geography of China (a big habitable landmass with no sizable peninsulas or isolated areas) made a single political entity inevitable. It probably explains why the Chinese culture has more emphasis on tradition (if that is true, I mean): you can more easily identify yourself with your ancestors from 500 BC, because they are all Chinese. A Spaniard would have a harder time identifying with Celts, Romans, or Moors.
- mbroncano 10y agoI mostly agree: 500 BC might be a tad too remote in time, but while risking being pedantic, Spaniards do identify themselves with Moors [1] or Romans [2] often, in most traditions. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moros_y_cristianos https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moros_y_cristianos [2] http://www.spain.info/en_US/que-quieres/agenda/fiestas/murcia/fiestas_de_carthagineses_y_romanos.html http://www.spain.info/en_US/que-quieres/agenda/fiestas/murci...