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Salt

by Mark Kurlansky
Salt - Thryft
Salt - Thryft

The history of civilization, as told by salt.

Salt is a fascinating journey through history, revealing the surprising ways in which this common substance has impacted the world we live in. From sparking wars to inspiring revolutions, salt has played a fundamental role in shaping societies. Mark Kurlansky's writing is engaging and informative, weaving together scientific, political, and culinary history to create a rich tapestry of human achievement. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civilization or the human quest for knowledge and progress.

  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Salt

by Mark Kurlansky
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ISBN: 9780099281993
Authors: Mark Kurlansky
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, History
Related Topics: World History, Microhistory, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 71025 readers)

Description

Homer called it a divine substance. Plato described it as especially dear to the gods. As Mark Kurlansky so brilliantly relates here, salt has shaped civilisation from the beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of mankind. Wars have been fought over salt and, while salt taxes secured empires across Europe and Asia, they have also inspired revolution - Gandhi's salt march in 1930 began the overthrow of British rule in India.From the rural Sichuan province where the last home-made soya sauce is produced to the Cheshire brine springs that supplied salt around the globe, Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of world history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends political, commercial, scientific, religious and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale.
 

The history of civilization, as told by salt.

Salt is a fascinating journey through history, revealing the surprising ways in which this common substance has impacted the world we live in. From sparking wars to inspiring revolutions, salt has played a fundamental role in shaping societies. Mark Kurlansky's writing is engaging and informative, weaving together scientific, political, and culinary history to create a rich tapestry of human achievement. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civilization or the human quest for knowledge and progress.

  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.