The Little Ice Age
Narrated by Michael Langan
- Released
- May 3, 2022
- Length
- 8 hrs 32 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
In The Little Ice Age, renowned archaeologist Brian Fagan explores the significant impact of a 500-year cold period on European history, highlighting how climate influenced major historical events from AD 1300 to 1850. Drawing on recent climatological research, Fagan reveals connections between changing temperatures and developments such as Norse exploration, fishing practices in the New World, social upheaval in France, and agricultural advancements that set the stage for the Industrial Revolution. This insightful work offers a compelling examination of the interplay between climate and history, making it an essential read for those interested in the past and its relevance to today's global warming.
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