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Catastrophe : an investigation into the origins of the modern world / David Keys

by David Keys

An examination of the global climate catastrophe of A.D. 535 and its impact on the collapse of ancient civilisations. The text explores how environmental shifts triggered widespread plague, famine, and the emergence of the modern geopolitical landscape.

Accession 381 ISBN 0345408764 Publisher Ballantine Books (Firm)
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