Description
From ancient agriculture to the modern global economy, this engaging history explores how twelve remarkable beans have shaped human civilization. Moving across continents and centuries, it reveals the connections between food, trade, empire, labor, technology, and everyday life. Along the way, the book shows how humble seeds became drivers of cultural exchange and social change, while also examining the environmental and ethical questions surrounding their production. Lively, accessible, and richly researched, it offers a fresh perspective on world history through the plants that have nourished—and transformed—societies.
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
Translation
From: nld
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