Colonies and the Quest for Resources in Early Modern Europe: Interview with Dr. Keith Pluymers

<p>Friend of the Show Dr. Keith Pluymers returns to tell us about how people thought about and fought over resources, especially wood, in early modern England. Scarcity, Keith argues, is more about perception than an actual lack of resources. Different groups within society had different perceptions, and they fought constantly about what to do about this shortage, including colonizing North America.</p><p>Check out Keith's book, <em>No Wood, No Kingdom: Political Ecology in the English Atlantic</em>, <a href="https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/16210.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a>.</p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get&nbsp;<em>The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World</em>in<a href="https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/patrick-wyman/the-verge/9781538701171/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here</a>.</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App&nbsp;<a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><strong>Nord VPN</strong> - Go to <a href="https://nordvpn.com/tides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nordvpn.com/tides</a> or use code <strong>tides</strong> to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount.</p><p><strong>Better Help</strong> - Get 10% off your first month at&nbsp;<a href="http://betterhelp.com/tides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">betterhelp.com/tides</a>.</p><p><strong>SimpliSafe</strong> - Just visit <a href="http://simplisafe.com/tides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">simplisafe.com/tides</a> to customize your system and start protecting your home and family. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://