A Neglected Factor in History
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133.Moore.1925
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133.Moore.1925
- Title
- A Neglected Factor in History
- Description
- Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper "A Neglected Factor in History" by Maurice Moore (April 1925) examines how climate and its changes have historically influenced the rise and fall of civilizations. Moore argues that despite technological advances, civilizations, like Egypt and Greece, flourished under favorable climatic conditions, which eventually shifted, leading to their decline. He discusses the impact of climate on agriculture, disease prevalence, and overall societal energy, suggesting that climatic conditions directly correlate with a civilization's vitality and progress. Through extensive examples across various continents and eras, Moore highlights the overlooked yet critical role of climate in shaping human history. The paper is organized into a comprehensive overview of civilizations' achievements, followed by detailed analyses of climatic effects on societal development and decay, concluding with a call to recognize climate as a pivotal historical factor.
- Date
- 15 May 1925
- Creator
- Moore, Maurice
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Moore, Maurice
- George M. Jones Library Association
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