The Long Summer

Discover how the warming climate of the Holocene, known as the "long summer," gave rise to civilization. In this book, Brian Fagan details the 15,000 years of climate change during this era, showing how it shaped the course of human history. Learn how climate change sparked the cultivation of plant foods in the Near East, drove settlers to Europe, and forced inhabitants of the Sahara to live along the Nile. With The Long Summer, you'll gain insight into human adaptation and the challenges of a changing climate that continue to impact us today.