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Origins

How Earth's History Shaped Human History

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Origins

Auteur(s): Lewis Dartnell
Narrateur(s): John Sackville
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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. Atmospheric circulation patterns later on shaped the progression of global exploration, colonization, and trade. Even today, voting behavior in the south-east United States ultimately follows the underlying pattern of 75 million-year-old sediments from an ancient sea. Everywhere is the deep imprint of the planetary on the human.
From the cultivation of the first crops to the founding of modern states, Origins reveals the breathtaking impact of the earth beneath our feet on the shape of our human civilizations.
Anthropologie Monde Science Sciences atmosphériques Sciences biologiques Sciences de la Terre Histoire ancienne Impérialisme Moyen Âge Jardinage Afrique Amérique Latine Moyen-Orient

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"Origins is a Big History, a grand synthesis that draws from many fields.... Mr. Dartnell's breezy style is full of word play, setting him far from the plodding crowd of many science writers."—Wall Street Journal
"Dartnell's approach is encyclopedic, marked by both a broad sweep and a passion for details."—Washington Post
"Dartnell's story is beautifully written and organized. His infectious curiosity and enthusiasm tug the reader from page to page, synthesizing geology, oceanography, meteorology, geography, palaeontology, archaeology and political history in a manner that recalls Jared Diamond's classic 1997 book Guns, Germs, and Steel."—Nature
"Fascinating."—The Guardian (UK)
"Behind the human brilliance that historians recognize in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece,Dartnell discerns the effects of the plate-tectonic geology that created environments favorable to suchinnovation. To Dartnell's acute eye, later periods of human history likewise reflect the geodynamics of anevolving planet....Penetrating geosciencedelivers the surprising backstory of human history."—Booklist
"A thoughtful history of our species as a product of 4 billion years of geology.... Dartnell is an engaging guide through millions of years of history. An expert chronicle of the Earth that culminates in human civilization."—Kirkus Reviews
"Extraordinary book... Dartnell offers a new perspective on the relationship between human beings and their planet... Dartnell understands geology, geography, anthropology, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and history. That's quite an achievement, but what makes him special is the way he communicates the interconnectedness of these disciplines in a clear, logical and entertaining way...Superb."—The Times (UK)
"The perfect blend of science and history. This is a book that will not only challenge our preconceptions about the past, but should make us think very carefully about humanity's future. Five stars."—Mail on Sunday (UK)
"The central project of this book -- providing a geological take on human history -- is well illustrated and at moments, surprising."—Publishers Weekly
"A sweeping, brilliant overview of the history of not only of our species but of the world. Whether discussing the formation of continents or the role that climate (and climate change) has had on human migration, Lewis Dartnell has a rare talent in being able to see the big picture -- and explaining why it matters."—Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads
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A book that flows so well that you forget just how much information is being delivered! An essential companion to his book "the knowledge"! Will reread for sure!

Requisite to just about every subject!

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Love this book. Love the narration. I listened several times and enjoyed it more each time.

Fav of year

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Very well researched and well thought out presentation of the origins and development of humanity. Quite entertaining too, you may have to listen to some of it a couple of times to fully understand the concepts.

Very good overview of geography and humanity

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This is a fascinating account of the origins and development of life and civilization and its relation to the deep laws of universe and plate tectonics.

Life and earth are deeply interconnected

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This was a clear, but not groundbreaking, work. More like well structured lectures. There were some interesting take aways but I suppose I was expecting more anthropology, and, well just more.

I just keep hoping to hear something with more paradigm-shifting ideas (like the first time I read Jared Diamond). Which I think is an unrealistic expectation to put on this book.

Having said that, it did send me down a wiki rabbit hole over the concept of axial presession - that in 12,000 years time summer in the northern hemisphere will be in November December!

A Solid Read, But No New Paradigm

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