The first global study by a historian to fully integrate the earth-system approach of the new climate science with the material history of humanity.

Climate Change and Human History provides a concise introduction to the relationship between human beings and climate change throughout history. Starting hundre

The acclaimed historian demonstrates a link between climate change and social unrest across the globe during the mid-17th century. Revolutions, droughts, famine

With the inclusion of new material, preface and illustrations, this 2nd edition of Lamb's acclaimed book covers issues of past and present climates, impacts on