A New Green History of the World

"Discover the cyclical patterns of human civilization in their exploitation of our planet's resources. From Sumeria to Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, this book examines the rise and fall of empires due to depleting resources. Learn how the collapse of Rome is relevant to our modern world and how destructive environmental behavior is now on a larger scale. This book argues for an increased awareness of the impacts of our actions and the finite nature of our resources."