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Book Synopsis: A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR: A revolutionary new history that reveals how climate change has dramatically shaped the development—and demise—of civilizations across time*Detailing many years of extensive research, endnotes for this edition run to more than 200 pages. They are available online via a link contained in the book.* Global warming is one of the greatest dangers mankind faces today. Even as temperatures increase, sea levels rise, and natural disasters escalate, our current environmental crisis feels difficult to predict and understand. But climate change and its effects on us are not new. In a bold narrative that spans centuries and continents, Peter Frankopan argues that nature has always played a fundamental role in the writing of history. From the fall of the Moche civilization in South America that came about because of the cyclical pressures of El Niño to volcanic eruptions in Iceland that affected Egypt and helped bring the Ottoman empire to its knees, climate change and its influences have always been with us. Frankopan explains how the Vikings emerged thanks to catastrophic crop failure, why the roots of regime change in eleventh-century Baghdad lay in the collapse of cotton prices resulting from unusual climate patterns, and why the western expansion of the frontiers in North America was directly affected by solar flare activity in the eighteenth century. Again and again, Frankopan shows that when past empires have failed to act sustainably, they have been met with catastrophe. Blending brilliant historical writing and cutting-edge scientific research, The Earth Transformed will radically reframe the way we look at the world and our future.
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Discover the untold history of our world in "The Earth Transformed: An Untold History." This highly anticipated book unveils the crucial connection between climate change and the rise and fall of civilizations throughout time. A must-read for anyone concerned about the pressing environmental crisis we face today.
Immerse yourself in centuries of fascinating historical accounts, meticulously researched by Peter Frankopan. With over 200 pages of comprehensive endnotes, this edition provides a wealth of knowledge, ensuring you have access to every detail. You can even access the online link to delve further into the research, enhancing your understanding of our planet's transformation.
Climate change is more than just a contemporary issue—it has shaped the course of history. Explore how ancient societies succumbed to the cyclical pressures of climate fluctuations. From the collapse of the Moche civilization in South America to the impact of volcanic eruptions in Iceland on Egypt, the influence of climate change on past civilizations is profound. Frankopan elucidates the role of catastrophic crop failure in the rise of the Vikings and connects the collapse of cotton prices to regime change in eleventh-century Baghdad, among many other captivating narratives.
As we face our own environmental crisis, it is imperative to understand the consequences of unsustainable actions. "The Earth Transformed" inspires us to learn from the mistakes of the past and provides valuable insights into how we can shape a better future. With a perfect blend of gripping historical writing and cutting-edge scientific research, this book will challenge your perspective and revolutionize your outlook on the world.
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