Geology: An Illustrated History ²⁶

Geology: An Illustrated History presents the geological processes that underlie all life on Earth, offering a clear and accessible view of the forces that shape our planet. The book explores key scientific discoveries and critical advances that help us understand Earth's origins and the mechanisms behind geological change over time.

Each chapter focuses on a major aspect of geology — time, energy, processes, use, and the interplay between geology and life — guiding readers from antiquity to the Anthropocene. This work combines history, science, and detailed illustrations to provide a comprehensive and fascinating overview of humanity's evolving understanding of the Earth.

Key Features

• Examines how ancient Greeks, medieval Islamic thinkers, and figures of the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution conceptualized geological time
• Profiles leading figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolas Steno, James Hutton, Lord Kelvin, Charles Lyell, Charles Darwin, Louis Agassiz, and Inge Lehmann
• Covers topics including the Santorini and Tambora eruptions, seismology, tectonics, erosion, mineralogy, and crystallography
• Explores geology in art and its role in Chinese history, the Industrial Revolution, and the atomic age
• Discusses how geology contributes to understanding the origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe