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The First 100 Million Years
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See moreAccompanying the release of his new book Life: Selected Writings, this new format of Europe presents one of Tim Flannery's most exciting works of non-fiction.
Accompanying the release of his new book Life- Selected Writings, this new format of Europe presents one of Tim Flannery's most exciting works of non-fiction.
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It is hard to overstate just how unusual Europe was towards the end of the age of the dinosaurs. It was a dynamic island arc whose individual landmasses were made up of diverse geological types, including ancient continental fragments, raised segments of oceanic crust, and land newly minted by volcanic activity. Yet even at this early stage, Europe was exerting a disproportionate influence on the world.
About 100 million years ago, the interaction of three continents—Asia, North America, and Africa—formed the tropical island archipelago that would become the Europe of today, a place of exceptional diversity, rapid change, and high energy.
Europe: The First 100 Million Years is full of surprises. Over the millennia, Europe has received countless immigrant species and transformed them. It is where the first coral reefs formed, was once home to some of the world’s largest elephants, and played a vital role in the evolution of our own species.
When the first modern humans arrived in Europe 40,000 years ago, they began to exert an astonishing influence on the continent’s flora and fauna. Now, Europeans lead the way in wildlife restoration—there are more wolves in Europe today than in the USA. This enthralling ecological history is more than the story of Europe and the Europeans; it will change our understanding of life itself.
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Europe by Tim Flannery is praised as an engaging and insightful exploration of the continent's natural history. Reviewers commend Flannery's storytelling ability, describing his narrative as both fluent and full of wonder. The book is noted for vividly bringing to life the development of Europe's flora, fauna, and landscape, making readers feel as if they are witnessing history firsthand.
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ISBN: 9781922268464
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 December 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Tim Flannery is a paleontologist, explorer and conservationist. He is a leading writer on climate change and the 2007 Australian of the Year. His books include the award-winning international bestseller The Weather Makers, The Future Eaters, Here on Earth and Atmosphere of Hope. He is currently chief councillor of the Climate Council.
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