Kataklyzmata - Environmentální dějiny lidstva – Testot Laurent (2024)

Laurent Testot maps the extraordinary story of a man whose adventures begin on the African savanna and lead through the American prairies, Chinese mountains, Mongolian steppes, and into European forests. This epic journey is a narrative about the constant struggle of man against nature, his efforts to dominate and reshape the world around him. The book describes all the cataclysms that have befallen humanity, including volcanic eruptions, climate changes, floods, and epidemics. The author analyzes in detail how man, as a super predator, has influenced both fauna and flora, transforming nature into a reservoir of energy. The publication is based on the concept of global history, describing the history of humanity in broad contexts and presenting all the fundamental theories of environmental history. You will also read about important historical events such as the colonization of America, the collapse of civilizations during the Bronze Age, and the extinction of Native Americans. Major historical moments are complemented by more detailed historiographical probes into specific topics, such as the use of war elephants in antiquity, games in Roman amphitheaters, or the Comanche tribal confederation. Additionally, you will become acquainted with the stories and ideas of significant figures: Confucius, Lord Byron, or Fritz Haber. Testot's Cataclysms are not just...