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Il primo inverno. La piccola era glaciale e l'inizio della modernità europea (1570-1700)

Die Welt aus den Angeln

Penned By Philipp Blom
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Il primo inverno. La piccola era glaciale e l'inizio della modernità europea (1570-1700)

Die Welt aus den Angeln

Penned By Philipp Blom
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Editor's Note:
E se fosse stata una piccola variazione di temperatura, quattro secoli or sono, a dare inizio alla modernità? Un entusiasmante affresco storico in cui si rispecchiano le sfide del presente.Quella che è stata definita la «piccola era glaciale», tra il 1570 e il 1700, vide le temperature abbassarsi con variazioni da tre a cinque gradi, dando avvio a una vera e propria «rivolta della natura» che sortì effetti devastanti sui raccolti. Philipp Blom dimostra la sorprendente correlazione tra questa circostanza e la nascita dell’Illuminismo, analizzando le ricadute culturali dello sconvolgimento climatico in Europa. Con un registro narrativo e appassionante, Blom costruisce un affresco in cui combina storia delle idee, della cultura materiale, delle scienze della natura, intorno a una suggestione di grande attualità: l’impatto che il cambiamento del clima produce sulla vita delle società. Così, l’avvento della piccola era glaciale diventa il punto di partenza per interrogare e mettere in relazione avvenimenti e discipline che concorrono alla formazione del mondo e del pensiero moderno. Attingendo ai racconti di testimoni diretti – tra cui Montaigne e Shakespeare – Blom riesce a proiettare il lettore nella realtà dei secoli xvi-xvii. La descrizione della vita delle comunità nel nuovo scenario ridisegnato dalla natura prende vita grazie alle affascinanti connessioni tra innovazioni nel campo della scienza, dell’economia, della tecnica e fenomeni artistici. Il capovolgimento della prospettiva operato da Blom riguarda infatti anche l’aspetto iconico: se abbiamo sempre guardato ai paesaggi invernali di Avercamp, Bruegel e altri come a rappresentazioni di un mondo in armonia con il susseguirsi delle stagioni, qui diventano ulteriori prove della catastrofe climatica. L’affresco di ghiaccio del lungo inverno europeo si rivela il pretesto per rileggere la storia da una prospettiva inedita.

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Length 286 Pages
Language Ita
Imprint Marsilio
Released February, 2017
Identifier (ISBN) 39402793
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Jessica Torres
Jessica Torres January 16, 2024
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
John Ramirez
John Ramirez November 15, 2024
"Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor February 28, 2024
"A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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