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Geology Shapes Civilization

Origins

by Lewis Dartnell

Audiobook Narrated by John Sackville 9 hrs and 9 mins

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This sweeping exploration reveals how the planet itself has shaped human civilisation, from the deep geological forces that forged our landscape to the climate patterns that determined where societies flourished. Lewis Dartnell takes readers on a remarkable journey through deep time, demonstrating how events millions of years ago—volcanic eruptions, shifting continents, and ancient seas—continue to influence our lives today.

From the fossil fuels that powered the Industrial Revolution to the mountain ranges that channelled trade routes, Dartnell illuminates the hidden connections between Earth's history and humanity's story. This is an eye-opening perspective on how geology, climate, and geography have steered the course of human development, offering fresh insights into why our world looks the way it does and how the distant past remains embedded in the present.