
How a humble fish shaped civilization: "Cod" reveals the species that funded empires, fed Vikings, and discovered America. Praised by David McCullough as "pure delight," this ecological fable asks: could our oceans' most influential creature disappear forever?
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What if I told you that a single species of fish rewired global politics, funded revolutions, and ultimately taught us the limits of human ambition? The Atlantic cod-an unremarkable-looking creature with a protruding jaw and insatiable appetite-has shaped more of human history than most world leaders. For nearly five centuries, this fish powered empires, sparked wars, and fed millions. Then, in a single generation, we wiped it out. This isn't just an environmental cautionary tale. It's the story of how a humble fish became the thread connecting medieval exploration, American independence, and our modern reckoning with nature's limits.
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco

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