The Burning Earth stood out as “a magisterial account of how human history and environmental change cannot be separated out.”

Amrith’s meticulous research reveals how colonisation and industry shaped the modern world – and fuelled today’s climate crisis.

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Chosen from a shortlist of six exceptional books, The Burning Earth exemplifies the prize’s celebration of non-fiction that deepens cultural understanding across people, societies, and cultures.

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In this ground-breaking environmental history, Amrith unpacks the connections between human history and environmental change. The judges noted, “Amrith is a remarkable scholar whose global perspective reveals the impact of the environment on human history, as well as our impact on the environment.”