Climate Change in Human History: How a Changing Climate Drove Human Evolution and the Rise of Civilization...

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Francis H Chapelle

Climate Change in Human History

How a Changing Climate Drove Human Evolution and the Rise of Civilization

Francis H Chapelle

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English

Defiance Press and Publishing
28 March 2023

General & world history; Geology & the lithosphere; Global warming

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In ""Climate Change and Human History,"" the author presents a compelling narrative spanning billions of years, revealing how climate fluctuations have fundamentally shaped human evolution and civilization. From the earliest hominins adapting to East Africa's drying savannah to the rise and fall of great empires, this meticulously researched work demonstrates that our existence has always been intimately connected to climate patterns.

The book examines crucial climate reversals throughout history-from the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations to the famines of the Little Ice Age-showing how warming periods enabled population growth and cultural flourishing, while subsequent cooling triggered agricultural failure, migrations, and societal upheaval. Each chapter uses geological evidence, archaeological discoveries, and historical accounts to illuminate how humans adapted to these changes.

Far from presenting climate change as a modern phenomenon, the author illustrates it as Earth's constant state, driven by complex interactions between solar, orbital, tectonic, oceanic, and atmospheric processes. By examining volcanic eruptions from Mount Tambora to Krakatoa, readers gain insight into sudden climate disruptions that altered the course of history.

This timely work concludes with a sobering assessment of our modern warming period and what might happen when-not if-the next climate reversal occurs. With fascinating historical examples and scientific evidence, it provides crucial context for understanding humanity's relationship with our ever-changing planet.

If you enjoyed ""The Fate of Rome,"" ""Origins: How Earth's History Shaped Human History,"" and ""Climate Change in Human History,"" you'll love ""Climate Change and Human History.""

By: Francis H Chapelle
Imprint: Defiance Press and Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9781955937993
ISBN 10: 1955937990
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 28 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active