Climate history is all the rage, which can be seen not just in constantly increasing publication figures but also in widespread public interest. However, there has been a lack of introductory literature in the field of ancient history even in the international arena. For this reason, this volume provides an encyclopedic summary of existing knowledge but also critically categorizes different the research perspectives and complex data.

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Peter Zeller, Institute of Ancient History, University of Tübingen, Germany.