This richly illustrated exploration delves into the intricate relationship between climate and society in Europe over the past millennium. Co-authored by a historian and a climatologist, it combines climate reconstructions with historical context, revealing how climatic shifts have influenced both the environment and human life. The interdisciplinary approach offers valuable insights into past climate impacts and highlights the unprecedented challenges of today's climate epoch. It serves as an essential resource for climatologists, historians, geoscientists, students, and the general public.
