The Burning Earth - Sunil Amrith

The Burning Earth book by Sunil Amrith

The Burning Earth is a sweeping history of how humans have transformed the planet—and how the planet has shaped our destinies. Sunil Amrith explores 500 years of environmental change, empire, migration, innovation, and the costs that come with progress. A powerful, eye-opening read for anyone curious about how we got here. This book traces the deep connection between human ambition and the planet we depend on. From technological breakthroughs to ecological destruction, Amrith shows how our greatest achievements are tied to our greatest environmental challenges. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• How agricultural innovation enabled population growth—and exploitation.

• How empires reshaped landscapes, resources, and human lives.

• Why environmental destruction and migration are deeply linked.

• How wars have transformed the earth through massive resource extraction.

• The long-term costs of human progress on planetary health.

Who Should Read the book

Perfect for readers interested in environmental history, global politics, climate change, migration studies, or big-picture storytelling that explains how the world really works.

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