Shaped by
Climate
An introductory exploration of how climate shaped the origins of human societies, from early agricultural settlements to urban centers.
Explore the hidden force behind human innovation, conflict, and inequality in Shaped by Climate by Alain Dorcelus.
What Shaped by Climate Is About.
For centuries, historians have credited wars, rulers, and revolutions as the main forces behind history’s greatest events. But what if climate was the real driving force?
Shaped by Climate explores how weather, natural disasters, and environmental changes shaped the fate of civilizations. Through engaging storytelling and rigorous research, Alain Dorcelus reveals how climate influenced human innovation, fueled resource conflicts, and shaped global inequalities—ultimately determining the course of history.
Uncovers the untold environmental forces that shaped the world as we know it.
Inside This Book, You’ll Discover:
- Why did the Vikings set sail? Climate scarcity drove them to explore new lands.
- How climate shifts led to mass migrations and the fall of empires.
- How a brutal winter doomed Napoleon’s army in 1812.
- Why the Mayan civilization collapsed after 200 years of drought.
- What history teaches us about today’s climate crisis.
History often repeats itself. Can we learn from the past to avoid making the same mistakes?
Meet the Author —
Alain Dorcelus.
Alain Dorcelus is the CEO of Scayver Graphix and an accomplished author with over a decade of experience in web development and digital marketing. But his passion for history and environmental impact led him to write Shaped by Climate—a book that challenges how we think about civilization’s past.
Table of Contents & Sample Chapter.
Table of Contents (Sample).
Introduction: The Power of Climate in Shaping Civilization
- Why Climate Matters.
- The Ant and the Cicada: A Tale of Two Mentalities.
- Overview of the Journey.
Chapter 1: The Birth of Civilization in the North
- Climate's Influence on Early Agriculture (e.g., The Fertile Crescent).
- Tools, Technologies, and Cultural Resilience.
- Non-European Northern Adaptations.
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