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Tim Flannery, a renowned palaeontologist and ecologist, presents a captivating and authoritative account of Europe's biological evolution in this enthralling book. From the continent's formation to its projected future, Flannery weaves a compelling narrative that explores the development of Europe's flora and fauna. As James McConnachie of the Sunday Times notes, it's a "vivid, thrilling, and delightful" read, brimming with wonder.
Europe emerges as a land of remarkable diversity and dynamism, occupying a pivotal position at the world's crossroads. This unique evolutionary tale traces the continent's journey from its origins as a tropical island archipelago, formed by the convergence of Asia, North America, and Africa, to its present-day form. Flannery illustrates how, over the past 100 million years, Europe has been a melting pot for countless immigrant species, adapting, transforming, and sometimes hybridising them.
The book unveils Europe's crucial role in human evolution and its rich natural history, including the formation of the first coral reefs and the presence of some of the world's largest elephants. Intriguingly, Flannery reveals that Europe now boasts a larger wolf population than North America. This groundbreaking work charts the land's history and the forces that have shaped life upon it, including modern humans, creating a vivid portrait of a continent that continues to wield significant global influence.
Book ISBN: | 9780141989020 |
Book Author: | Tim Flannery |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 24 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-06-06 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages |
Book Weight: | 286g |
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