MACMILLAN Palgrave Handbook of Climate History - Macmillan Reference

The Palgrave Handbook of Climate History serves as the first comprehensive, state-of-the-field guide to understanding past weather and climate patterns. This volume explores how these environmental factors have shaped human societies throughout history. By bringing together dozens of international specialists from both the sciences and the humanities, the book provides a unique perspective on the connection between environmental changes and human development. Readers will find a detailed examination of the methods, sources, and major findings used in historical climate reconstruction and impact research. The text is structured to guide you through every key source of past climate information and every technique of analysis currently used in the field. Whether you are researching specific historical periods or looking for regional data, this handbook covers various parts of the world and essential core case studies. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the relationship between the natural world and human history.