by Jack Turner · Harper Perennial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780006551737
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«Spice: The History of a Temptation» is Jack Turner's history essay, published by Harper Perennial in paperback (448 pages, in English).
Historical reconstruction of the spice trade from ancient Egypt to the modern era. Used in cooking, medicine and rituals, spices were coveted to the point of provoking wars and explorations: in the 17th century more people died from cloves than in the European dynastic wars. Saffron remains one of the most expensive commodities in the world.
Non-fiction essay on economic and social history, originally published in 2004; this paperback edition appeared in 2005.
Recommended for readers interested in economic history, food culture and great tales of exploration and trade.
