Description
Discover how a simple mineral shaped the course of human civilization in this masterful exploration of salt's extraordinary impact on world history. From ancient trade routes to the rise and fall of empires, salt has been far more than a kitchen staple—it served as currency, sparked revolutions, and influenced the establishment of cities and nations. Mark Kurlansky weaves together fascinating historical narratives and colorful characters to reveal the surprising ways this humble rock has molded economics, politics, and culture across millennia. Populated with intriguing details and unexpected connections, this supremely entertaining work demonstrates how understanding salt's story is essential to understanding our own. A compelling testament to how the most ordinary substances can hold extraordinary historical significance.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Mar 6, 2003
320 pages
ISBN: 9780099281993
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
484 pages
ISBN: 9780142001615
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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