The Columbian Exchange by Alfred W. Crosby
Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492
This influential work explores the profound and lasting impacts of the transatlantic exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and cultures that began with the voyages of Christopher Columbus. It delves into how these exchanges reshaped the ecosystems and societies on both sides of the Atlantic, leading to significant demographic, agricultural, and cultural transformations. The narrative highlights the unintended consequences of these exchanges, such as the introduction of new crops and livestock that revolutionized agriculture, as well as the devastating spread of diseases that decimated indigenous populations in the Americas.
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- Published
- 1972
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220-250
- Original Language
- English
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