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From renowned archeologist Brian Fagan, the classic history of how climate change transformed Europe and the world The Little Ice Age tells the story of the turbulent, unpredictable, and often very cold years of modern European history, revealing how the 500-year cold snap that began in the fourteenth century affected historical events and what it means for today's global warming. Renowned archaeologist Brian Fagan shows how the increasing cold influenced familiar events, from Norse exploration to the settlement of North America to the Industrial Revolution. This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in history, climate, and how they interact.Product Identifiers
PublisherBasic Books
ISBN-100465022723
ISBN-139780465022724
eBay Product ID (ePID)1698945
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchaeology, Global Warming & Climate Change, Europe / General
Publication Year2001
GenreScience, History, Social Science
AuthorBrian Fagan
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Reviews"Fagan shows in this wonderful book how vulnerable human society is to climatic zigzags."-- New Scientist
Target AudienceTrade