Spice: The History of a Temptation - Rilegato

Turner, Jack

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ISBN 10: 0375407219 ISBN 13: 9780375407215

Casa editrice: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2004

Riassunto

A history of the pursuit and use of spices notes how major voyages of discovery were linked to the spice trade, discussing the role of spices in the forging of relations between Europe and Asia and depicting spices as food enhancers, archaeological clues, aphrodisiacs, and more. 25,000 first printing.

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"In his fascinating new book...Jack Turner not only gives the reader a wonderfully vivid history of the quest for spices and the lucrative spice trade, but he also provides some intriguing insights into why spices once exerted such a hold over the human imagination -- and how they catalyzed the Age of Discovery." -- New York Times

"Turner impressively weaves a tremendous amount of information into a cohesive, pointed narrative...His study of spice illuminates modes of social behavior that are as prevalent now as they were centuries ago, reflecting humanity's timeless tendency toward stratification, fantasy and greed." -- San Francisco Chronicle

"Jack Turner handles his subject with discernment and confidence, his style appropriately brisk and animated...Impressive and reassuring is his combination of sympathetic understanding and toughminded rationalism. Although he never condescends to the past, neither does he ever blur the line that separates fascinating lore from the objective truths of science." -- Los Angeles Times

"A nifty grab bag of a book. Entertaining and informative." -- San Jose Mercury News

"Based on research that is broad and deep, Turner succeeds remarkably well in capturing the evanescent attractions of spice." --Orlando Sentinel

"Turner combines erudition with a breezy style, and some wonderful touches of humor. Spice is history that hits home." -- Christian Science Monitor

“Spice is deliciously rich in odors, savors, and stories. Jack Turner quickens history with almost bardic magic, pouring his personality into his narrative without sacrifice of scholarship.” —Felipe Fernandez-Armesto

“Jack Turner possesses the two ingredients most essential for the great historian–scholarly detachment allied to a passionate obsession with his subject. He also writes uncommonly well. A splendid book.” –Philip Ziegler

“A fascinating and scholarly book that can help you improve both your cooking and your sex life. An excellent piece of work.” –Peter Mayle

L'autore:

Jack Turner was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1968. He received his B.A. in Classical Studies from Melbourne University and his Ph.D. in International Relations from Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar and MacArthur Foundation Junior Research Fellow. He lives with his wife, Helena, and their son in Geneva. This is his first book.

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• Editore: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0375407219
• ISBN 13: 9780375407215
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 352