Amrith, Sunil
The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241461983
- author:
- Amrith, Sunil
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Allen Lane
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.2 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, World History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Burning Earth: A Material History of the Last 500 Years
This groundbreaking global history explores how humanity has reshaped the planet, and the planet has shaped human history. Sunil Amrith examines the complex relationships between environment, Empire, and genocide, revealing the devastating impact of human activity on the natural world.
Through a rich tapestry of primary sources, Amrith sheds light on the consequences of human expansion, from the exploitation of natural resources to the massive mobilization of resources during times of war. This epic narrative offers a profound new understanding of the interconnectedness of human history and the natural world.
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