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Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography Series

This series delves into the depths of the past through a geographical lens. It explores how places and landscapes have been shaped by human activity and natural processes over time. Each volume presents new research, analyzing the intricate connections between history and space. It's essential reading for anyone interested in how the physical world reflects and influences human history.

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Empire Forestry and the Origins of Environmentalism
Imperial Visions

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  • Imperial Visions

    Nationalist Imagination and Geographical Expansion in the Russian Far East, 1840 1865

    • 348 pages
    • 13 hours of reading
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    The book explores the crucial role of geographical imagination in shaping the mindset of imperial Russia. It delves into how geographical perceptions influenced cultural, political, and historical narratives, providing a nuanced understanding of Russian identity during the imperial era. Through an intellectual and historiographical lens, it examines the interplay between geography and the mental frameworks that guided imperial policies and societal views.

    Imperial Visions

  • Empire Forestry and the Origins of Environmentalism

    • 212 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    The origins of environmentalism are traced back to the establishment of the first empire forest in 1855 in British India, marking a significant shift in land protection as over ten percent of the Earth's surface became public trust. This movement led to the creation of vast forest reservations, celebrated by figures like Rudyard Kipling and Theodore Roosevelt. Foresters warned of dire consequences from deforestation, including desertification and climate change. Gregory Barton's study offers a pioneering global perspective on the spread of the empire forestry movement across multiple continents.

    Empire Forestry and the Origins of Environmentalism