Tento autor sa hlboko ponára do histórie politického myslenia a jeho publikácie boli zahrnuté do významných kompendií. Okrem toho prispieva svojimi publikáciami do oblasti prírodných vied a ornitológie. Jeho diela sa vyznačujú erudíciou a analytickým prístupom k širokej škále tém.
Exploring humanity's connection with the natural world from pre-history to modern times, the narrative delves into how nature has fueled human curiosity and creativity. It contrasts this historical reverence with the current alarming trend of environmental degradation and loss. The book highlights the importance of understanding our evolving relationship with nature as we confront its rapid impoverishment and strive for a more sustainable future.
Birds played an important role in the ancient world: as indicators of time, weather, and seasons; as a resource for hunting, medicine, and farming; as pets and entertainment; as omens and messengers of the gods. Jeremy Mynott explores the similarities and surprising differences between ancient perceptions of the natural world and our own.