Global Crisis

In this meticulously researched audiobook, acclaimed historian Geoffrey Parker explores the connections between climate change and widespread social upheaval during the mid-seventeenth century. He examines the "General Crisis," a period marked by revolutions, droughts, famines, and wars across the globe, from England to Japan. Incorporating firsthand accounts and scientific evidence, Parker reveals how significant shifts in weather patterns disrupted agriculture, leading to hunger, disease, and ultimately, societal turmoil. This narrative offers a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay between environmental changes and human conflict during a tumultuous era.