Earth-Shattering Events
Book description
"A truly welcome and refreshing study that puts earthquake impact on history into a proper perspective" --Amos Nur, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, Stanford University, California, and author of Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God.
Since antiquity, on every continent, human beings in search of attractive landscapes and economic…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked Earth-Shattering Events as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Andrew Robinson is my academic hero. He has written more than 30 books. He is one of those very few scholars who understand both science and humanity subjects very well and who can translate his formidable knowledge of science and civilization into popular books. In Earth-Shattering Events, he provides detailed yet often sorrowful accounts of how we understand and respond to natural disasters such as earthquakes. Like any other historical dynasty, the Han Dynasty also had to confront natural disasters. The study of natural disasters and Han society has become one of the most burgeoning research fields in recent…
From Yijie's list on history and environmental history of China.
Want books like Earth-Shattering Events?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Earth-Shattering Events.
Browse books like Earth-Shattering Events
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in earthquakes, economics, and civilization?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about earthquakes, economics, and civilization.