An epic account of 13,000 years of history and the interactions between people from different countries and cultures, Guns, Germs and Steel offers a fascinating explanation for why some civilisations thrived and conquered while others were exploited or exterminated.

Author Jared Diamond, a distinguished geography professor, rejects the widely accepted 'survival of the fittest' theory as wrong and, worse, racist. Instead, he suggests: 'History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples’ environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves'. In this audiobook, Diamond provides a convincing, research-based argument that geographical and environmental factors dominated throughout history and shaped the modern world.

Doug Ordunio, a professional singer who has performed with the Duke Ellington Band, the New York City Opera and the Greek Theatre Opera, masterfully narrates this sweeping work. Ordunio’s stage presence is evident in his confident, polished delivery that matches the author’s comprehensive command of the topic.

Highly acclaimed by reviewers, Guns, Germs and Steel won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction and the Aventis Prize for Best Science Book. The National Geographic Society produced a documentary based on the book.