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Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Prize for “The Burning Earth”

Sunil Amrith Wins British Academy Prize for “The Burning Earth”:

Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith has won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his groundbreaking work, The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years. The prestigious £25,000 award celebrates outstanding non-fiction in the humanities and social sciences, highlighting writing that enhances public understanding of global issues through rigorous scholarship. Amrith’s latest book offers a sweeping narrative that connects empire, environment, and human progress, earning acclaim for its relevance in today’s climate-conscious world.