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An edible history of humanity

by Tom Standage

This history explores how food has shaped human civilisation, from the emergence of agriculture to modern biofuels. It examines the role of food in political organisation, industrial development, and global economic expansion.

Accession 11703 ISBN 9780802715883 Publisher Walker and Company
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