Colombian Exchange

Orin Brightfield

Traducteur A Ai

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Colombian Exchange explores the transformative period when the Old World and New World connected, leading to unprecedented exchanges of crops, animals, and diseases. This pivotal moment in world history reshaped global economies and ecosystems. For example, the transfer of New World crops like potatoes significantly altered European diets and agricultural practices, while Old World livestock transformed landscapes in the Americas. This book argues that this exchange was not merely a transfer but a complex ecological and demographic revolution.

 
The book is structured into three parts, beginning with an introduction to the pre-Columbian world, highlighting the distinct characteristics of both the Old and New Worlds. It then details the specifics of the exchange itself, focusing on the movement of crops, animals, and pathogens, and their immediate impacts. Finally, it investigates the long-term consequences, such as the rise of plantation economies and the transatlantic slave trade. The spread of diseases like smallpox had a devastating impact on indigenous populations, illustrating the far-reaching consequences of global interconnectedness. This analysis provides readers with a nuanced understanding of a period that continues to shape our world.

Disponible depuis: 19/03/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 58 pages.

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