'A fine, innovative and superbly written and illustrated book on the arid environments of Europe’s continent and islands. An important reminder, too, of the rich natural and cultural abundance of these places and the threats they face from climate change and modern economic activity.'
· Jules Pretty, Emeritus Professor of Environment & Society, University of Essex UK
'European Deserts addresses a largely overlooked and forgotten aspect of European and British ecology and environmental history. Written with passion and authority this richly illustrated volume presents a journey through the forgotten deserts of a continent and, importantly, the histories of past communities that forged a living in unhospitable terrain. This must-read book closes with visions of the future, of habitat conservation, and climate change impacts. The volume is both fascinating and important.'
· Ian D. Rotherham, Emeritus Professor at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University UK