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Dive into the captivating narrative of THE LITTLE ICE AGE, a compelling exploration of the historical climate changes that shaped modern Europe. This insightful book, authored by the esteemed archaeologist Brian Fagan, chronicles the tumultuous, frigid years starting from the 14th century, leading to a remarkable 500-year cold snap. With an ISBN of 9781541618596, this brand new publication from 2019 offers a rich tapestry of research, drawing from diverse sources including medieval monastery records, historical wine harvest dates, and ground-breaking chemical analyses of ice cores.
THE LITTLE ICE AGE unveils how severe weather patterns transformed essential aspects of life including fishing and farming practices during this period. The book provides a crucial understanding of how these climatic shifts influenced key historical events, from the Norse exploration and North American settlement to the French Revolution and the Irish potato famine through to the Industrial Revolution. Updated with a new preface, it addresses the latest climate research, linking past climate changes to today's pressing global warming challenges. This essential reading is not only a journey through history but also a profound reflection on the relationship between climate and human life. Perfect for history buffs and environmental enthusiasts alike, this book is an enlightening addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781541618596
Year: 2019
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 288
Description:
THE LITTLE ICE AGE tells the fascinating story of the turbulent, unpredictable, and often very cold years of modern European history. Using sources ranging from the dates of long-ago wine harvests and the business records of medieval monasteries to modern chemical analysis of ice cores, renowned archaeologist Brian Fagan reveals how a 500-year cold snap began in the fourteenth century. As Fagan shows, the increasingly cold and stormy weather dramatically altered fishing and farming practices, and it shaped familiar events, from Norse exploration to the settlement of North America, from the French Revolution to the Irish potato famine to the Industrial Revolution.
Now updated with a new preface discussing the latest historical climate research, THE LITTLE ICE AGE offers deeply important context for understanding today's age of global warming. As the Little Ice Age shows, climate change does not come in gentle, easy stages, and its influence on human life is profound.
THE LITTLE ICE AGE unveils how severe weather patterns transformed essential aspects of life including fishing and farming practices during this period. The book provides a crucial understanding of how these climatic shifts influenced key historical events, from the Norse exploration and North American settlement to the French Revolution and the Irish potato famine through to the Industrial Revolution. Updated with a new preface, it addresses the latest climate research, linking past climate changes to today's pressing global warming challenges. This essential reading is not only a journey through history but also a profound reflection on the relationship between climate and human life. Perfect for history buffs and environmental enthusiasts alike, this book is an enlightening addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781541618596
Year: 2019
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 288
Description:
THE LITTLE ICE AGE tells the fascinating story of the turbulent, unpredictable, and often very cold years of modern European history. Using sources ranging from the dates of long-ago wine harvests and the business records of medieval monasteries to modern chemical analysis of ice cores, renowned archaeologist Brian Fagan reveals how a 500-year cold snap began in the fourteenth century. As Fagan shows, the increasingly cold and stormy weather dramatically altered fishing and farming practices, and it shaped familiar events, from Norse exploration to the settlement of North America, from the French Revolution to the Irish potato famine to the Industrial Revolution.
Now updated with a new preface discussing the latest historical climate research, THE LITTLE ICE AGE offers deeply important context for understanding today's age of global warming. As the Little Ice Age shows, climate change does not come in gentle, easy stages, and its influence on human life is profound.