The Fate of Rome - (Princeton History of the Ancient World) by Kyle Harper

The Fate of Rome is a groundbreaking history book that uncovers the catastrophic role of climate change and infectious diseases in the fall of the Roman Empire.

Interweaving a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries, Kyle Harper traces how the fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, climate instability, and devastating viruses and bacteria.

This sweeping account provides a poignant reflection on humanity's intimate relationship with the environment and serves as a timely reminder that nature's violence has shaped the world we inhabit in ways that are surprising and profound.

Don't miss out on this monumental retelling of one of history's most consequential chapters!