The History and Natural History of Spices
The 5,000-Year Search for Flavour
$42.50
- Paperback
- Release Date
25 February 2027
Summary
“A tale of kings and conquests and high-sea adventures … A must-read for those interested in the history of spices.” – Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul and Curry: The Biography of the Nation’s Favourite Dish
Humans have crossed the oceans and traversed the unknown in search of spice and flavour for thousands of years. Mustard has been found at Neolithic sites in Iran, Germany and Denmark; the Romans’ love affair with black pepper was insatiable; pepper, sa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837054701 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837054703 |
| Author: | Ian Anderson |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Release Date: | 25 February 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘Ian Anderson picks the spices that we buy regularly at our supermarket and takes us on a journey about how they arrived at our tables. It is a tale of kings and conquests and high-sea adventures. From the peppercorn found in the nostrils of the mummy of Rameses II to the cinnamon and spices used for the coronation of Richard III, these seeds, roots, and herbs, sourced in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and other Asian countries travelled the world sought by Pharaohs and Kings. In their discovery lay the secrets of many Empires. A must-read for those interested in the history of spices.’
– Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul and Curry: The Biography of the Nation’s Favourite DishIan Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson is a professional geologist with a lifelong fascination for history and archaeology. He has resided and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia for over two and a half decades. His published works include papers on geology and an article detailing his experiences with light aircraft travel in Mexico. Ian lives in Suffolk, surrounded by a vibrant culinary world, as his wife is a Cordon Bleu chef.
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