Homo migrans - Globální historie migrace – Demoule Jean-Paul (2024)

The book provides a comprehensive view of migration flows from the dawn of humanity to the present day, presenting a detailed global history. It is not just a classic overview, but a true study that explains all key events and historical phenomena and places them in a broad context. The author first takes you back to the time of our ancient ancestors, exploring the history of civilization from its inception, through the development of ancient and medieval empires to their flourishing and decline. The journey continues through the periods of colonization and decolonization and culminates in the modern era, marked by the collapse of the bipolar world order. The publication offers new perspectives on many historical theories, including the origins of today's Europeans, the impact of migrations, and the effects of Mongol conquests. The book also encourages reflection on social concepts and historical interpretations. The central theme is migration, with the author thoroughly analyzing its causes and the motivations of people to move, ranging from economic factors to social and political changes. The reasons are diverse, and the author emphasizes how important it is to understand them and draw lessons for the future of humanity. The book Homo migrans is not just a historical manual, but it invites us to...