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An Edible History of Humanity
An Edible History of Humanity
Tom Standage
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An Edible History of Humanity is a jog through the ways in which the technologies of food production have influenced history. Examples from many periods are covered: the move from hunting and gathering to agriculture; the spice trade; the influence of food on military history (from Napoleon to the... Read More

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