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Catastrophe: An Investigation Into The Origins Of Modern Civilization
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It Was A Catastrophe Without Precedent In Recorded History: For Months On End, Starting In A.D. 535, A Strange, Dusky Haze Robbed Much Of The Earth Of Normal Sunlight. Crops Failed In Asia And The Middle East As Global Weather Patterns Radically Altered. Bubonic Plague, Exploding Out Of Africa, Wiped Out Entire Populations In Europe. Flood And Drought Brought Ancient Cultures To The Brink Of Collapse. In A Matter Of Decades, The Old Order Died And A New Worldessentially The Modern World As We Know It Todaybegan To Emerge.In This Fascinating, Groundbreaking, Totally Accessible Book, Archaeological Journalist David Keys Dramatically Reconstructs The Global Chain Of Revolutions That Began In The Catastrophe Of A.D. 535, Then Offers A Definitive Explanation Of How And Why This Cataclysm Occurred On That Momentous Day Centuries Ago.The Roman Empire, The Greatest Power In Europe And The Middle East For Centuries, Lost Half Its Territory In The Century Following The Catastrophe. During The Exact Same Period, The Ancient Southern Chinese State, Weakened By Economic Turmoil, Succumbed To Invaders From The North, And A Single Unified China Was Born. Meanwhile, As Restless Tribes Swept Down From The Central Asian Steppes, A New Religion Known As Islam Spread Through The Middle East. As Keys Demonstrates With Compelling Originality And Authoritative Research, These Were Not Isolated Upheavals But Linked Events Arising From The Same Cause And Rippling Around The World Like An Enormous Tidal Wave.Keys'S Narrative Circles The Globe As He Identifies The Eerie Fallout From The Months Of Darkness: Unprecedented Drought In Central America, A Strange Yellow Dust Drifting Like Snow Over Eastern Asia, Prolonged Famine, And The Hideous Pandemic Of The Bubonic Plague. With A Superb Command Of Ancient Literatures And Historical Records, Keys Makes Hitherto Unrecognized Connections Between The Wasteland That Overspread The British Countryside And The Fall Of The Great Pyramidbuilding Teotihuacan Civilization In Mexico, Between A Littleknown Jewish Empire In Eastern Europe And The Rise Of The Japanese Nationstate, Between Storms In France And Pestilence In Ireland.In The Book'S Final Chapters, Keys Delves Into The Mystery At The Heart Of This Global Catastrophe: Why Did It Happen? The Answer, At Once Surprising And Definitive, Holds Chilling Implications For Our Own Precarious Geopolitical Future. Wideranging In Its Scholarship, Written With Flair And Passion, Filled With Original Insights, Catastrophe Is A Superb Synthesis Of History, Science, And Cultural Interpretation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Catastrophe: An Investigation into the Origins of Modern Civilization'? A: The book explores the catastrophic event that began in A.D. 535, leading to significant global changes, including crop failures, pandemics, and the rise of new civilizations.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: David Keys is an archaeological journalist known for his research in historical events and their global impact.
- Q: What kind of research is presented in this book? A: The book presents a synthesis of history, science, and cultural interpretation, backed by extensive historical records and archaeological findings.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: When was 'Catastrophe' first published? A: The book was first published on February 1, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in ancient civilizations? A: Yes, it falls under the category of Ancient Civilizations and provides in-depth insights into the historical impacts of a major catastrophe.
- Q: What significant events does the author link to the catastrophe of A.D. 535? A: The author links the catastrophe to the rise of Islam, the fall of the Roman Empire, and significant changes in ancient Chinese states.
- Q: What insights does the book offer regarding modern civilization? A: The book provides insights into how past global upheavals shaped modern civilization and offers a perspective on contemporary geopolitical issues.
- Q: Is there any specific narrative style used in the book? A: David Keys employs a narrative style that is both accessible and engaging, making complex historical events understandable for a broad audience.