Biologist Tim Flannery wrote a history of Europe the way it has never been told before: the story of the continent and the forces that shaped life upon it. It’s a remarkably successful blend of biology, paleontology, geology, and anthropology—showing the dynamic evolution of one of the most famous places on Earth.
Throughout the book, we’ll see how some animal species disappeared, while others managed to survive the asteroid impact that destroyed the dinosaurs. Countless species of animals and plants migrated to Europe and evolved along with the continent.
Moreover, the author has managed to enrich the narrative by introducing scientists—often eccentric—who unraveled mysteries of the origins of species, climate catastrophes, and geological changes. Skillfully intertwining stories of nature and humans, Flannery draws an unprecedented portrait of the continent—one that still exerts a significant influence on the planet… From the series “Denis Peskov’s Perspektives.”