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For centuries, from foodstuffs to industrial materials, plants have dominated trade between countries. Possession of rare spices, sweets, and narcotics could meand enviable wealth and power, so explorers ventured forth, risking death on unknown seas. Here are stories of seven plants--tobacco, sugar, cotton, tea, poppies, quinine, and rubber--and how Europe's hunger for them led to the Age of Empire and turned world history upside down. Not only did these crops ensure the commercial success of America and Europe, but they became the catalyst foasr piracy, smuggling, addiction, and the slave the darker side of the golden profits. A beautiful presentation of a fascinating subject.

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Author

Musgrave, Toby, Musgrave, Will

Publisher

Cassell Illustrated

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9781844030200

Category

science

Subjects

Science, History, Nature

Rating

4 / 5 (12 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14