The Great Warming

In this captivating exploration of the Earth’s previous global warming phase from the 10th to 15th centuries, bestselling author Brian Fagan reveals how rising temperatures transformed societies across the globe. While regions like Western Europe flourished with bountiful harvests and cultural growth, others faced dire consequences such as drought and famine, leading to the collapse of advanced civilizations in the Americas. Fagan underscores the profound implications of this historical warming period for our understanding of today’s climate challenges, highlighting humanity's ongoing vulnerability to environmental changes.