Europe. Natural History. From Origins to Present and a Bit Beyond

Biologist Tim Flannery has written a history of Europe that has never been told before: the history of the continent and the forces that shaped life upon it. This astonishingly successful blend of biology, paleontology, geology, and anthropology shows the dynamic evolution of one of the most famous places on Earth.
Throughout the book, we will see how some species of animals disappeared while others successfully survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. Countless species of animals and plants migrated to Europe and evolved along with the continent.
Moreover, the author skillfully enriches the narrative by introducing us to scientists, often eccentric, who unraveled the mysteries of species origins, climate disasters, and geological changes. By artfully intertwining the stories of nature and humanity, Flannery paints an unprecedented portrait of a continent that continues to exert a significant influence on the planet.