Discover the surprising origins of global environmental consciousness in Early Modern Europe. This insightful work traces how the narrative of Noah’s Flood, intertwined with the Scientific Revolution and global expansion, shaped foundational ideas about our planet’s interconnected environment. Lydia Barnett reveals how religious faith, empire, and nascent environmental sciences were profoundly influenced by gender, race, and nation. Essential for students and scholars of environmental history, religious studies, and the history of science, this book offers a crucial perspective on the intellectual roots of global environmental thought. Find it at The Bookish Owl.