Origins: How Earth's History Shaped Human History

by Lewis Dartnell

Book Overview

A New York Times-bestselling author explains how the physical world shaped the history of our species
When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, population forces, and decisive wars. But how has the earth itself determined our destiny? Our planet wobbles, driving changes in climate that forced the transition from nomadism to farming. Mountainous terrain led to the development of democracy in Greece...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541617908
• ISBN13: 9781541617902
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.5"