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Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History

Sidney W. Mintz

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Sugar's influence on history, slavery, and diet.

Diving into "Sweetness and Power" will unravel the surprising ways sugar has shaped our world, intertwining with complex issues like slavery and economic power. It's a fascinating lens through which to view history, offering a nuanced perspective on how a simple craving influenced social structures and dietary patterns. If you're looking to sweeten your historical knowledge with an unconventional story, this book's for you.

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Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History

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ISBN: 9780140092332
Author: Sidney W. Mintz
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1986-08-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, Sociology, History, Food & Drink
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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Traces the history of sugar production and consumption, examines its relationship with slavery, class ambitions, and industrialization, and describes sugar's impact on modern diet and eating habits.
 

Sugar's influence on history, slavery, and diet.

Diving into "Sweetness and Power" will unravel the surprising ways sugar has shaped our world, intertwining with complex issues like slavery and economic power. It's a fascinating lens through which to view history, offering a nuanced perspective on how a simple craving influenced social structures and dietary patterns. If you're looking to sweeten your historical knowledge with an unconventional story, this book's for you.

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.

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