On the other hand, this view seems to contradict the observation that the warming period for interglacial periods is shorter than the cooling period of re-entering the ice age. (realclimate.org)
Take the last interglacial period for instance (also known as the Eemian), around 125,000 years ago. (realclimate.org)
The glacial cycle and occurrence of interglacial warm periods are commonly accepted as being influenced by the Milankovitch astronomical processes. (co2coalition.org)