Harper, Kyle
The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691192062
- author:
- Harper, Kyle
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 440
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Civilization, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire A monumental retelling of one of the most consequential chapters of human history, The Fate of Rome explores how climate change and infectious diseases contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire. This sweeping narrative weaves together cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries to reveal the complex interplay between human ambition and the natural world. From the empire's pinnacle in the second century to its unraveling by the seventh century, Harper examines the pivotal role that environmental stress, volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, and devastating viruses and bacteria played in the empire's decline. A poignant reflection on humanity's relationship with the environment, this book provides a timely reminder that climate change and germ evolution have shaped the world we inhabit. The example of Rome serves as a powerful reminder of the cumulative impact of nature's violence on human societies, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex forces that have shaped human history.
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