Salt A World History
Salt A World History by Mark Kurlansky, published by Penguin Publishing Group on January 28, 2003, is a reprint edition comprising 496 pages in English. This book explores the significant role of salt throughout human history, presenting it as a common yet powerful substance that has shaped civilizations. Kurlansky delves into how salt has influenced trade routes, the establishment of cities, and even the course of wars, highlighting its multifaceted impact on society.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with intriguing details and colorful characters that illustrate salt’s journey from a household item to a vital resource in human development. The book covers various subjects, including history, civilization, and even aspects of cooking, making it a rich exploration of how a simple mineral has left an indelible mark on the world. Kurlansky’s engaging storytelling invites readers to appreciate the complexities and significance of salt in shaping human experiences.
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“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.” – New York Times Book Review
An unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World
In his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Salt is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.
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