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The Earth Transformed
An Untold History
Book • 2023
In this book, Peter Frankopan delves into the intricate relationship between human history and environmental factors, spanning from the dawn of time to the present day.
He discusses how climatic events, natural disasters, and human actions have interwoven to shape empires, civilizations, and the modern world.
The book highlights the impact of environmental factors on historical events, such as the rise and fall of empires, and cautions about the current and future consequences of human actions on the climate.
Frankopan's work is praised for its breadth, depth, and nuanced approach to environmental history.
He discusses how climatic events, natural disasters, and human actions have interwoven to shape empires, civilizations, and the modern world.
The book highlights the impact of environmental factors on historical events, such as the rise and fall of empires, and cautions about the current and future consequences of human actions on the climate.
Frankopan's work is praised for its breadth, depth, and nuanced approach to environmental history.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Tom Holland as the author of a new book that's just come out, discussing how climate has influenced the history of humanity.
Tom Holland as the author of a new book that's just come out, discussing how climate has influenced the history of humanity.
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313: Climate Apocalypse
Mentioned by Emily Maitlis and Peter Frankopan during their discussion on global challenges and opportunities in 2025.
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The World in 2025 with Peter Frankopan and Emily Maitlis: Making Sense of our Past, Present and Future (Part Two)
Mentioned by Emily Maitlis as the author's best-selling books, which provide historical context for current events.
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The World in 2025 with Peter Frankopan and Emily Maitlis: Making Sense of our Past, Present and Future (Part One)
Recommended by Peter Robertson for its sweeping history of the earth and the role of environment, climate, and geography in shaping humanity.
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The Threat Landscape with Peter Frankopan
Recommended by 
Alp Kucukelbir as a fascinating read on the history of Earth from a geological perspective.
Alp Kucukelbir as a fascinating read on the history of Earth from a geological perspective.
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