{"product_id":"salt-a-world-history","title":"Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky - Travel Writing Paperback","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSalt: A World History\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound and often surprising impact of salt on human civilization in Mark Kurlansky's \"Salt: A World History.\" This illuminating book delves into the history of salt, revealing its significance from ancient times to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHailed as a divine substance by Homer and dear to the gods by Plato, salt has been a fundamental force shaping societies. Kurlansky traces the journey of salt, detailing how it has fueled wars, built empires through taxation, and inspired revolutions, such as Gandhi's pivotal salt march in 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the traditional soy sauce production in Sichuan province to the historic brine springs of Cheshire, \"Salt: A World History\" offers a rich tapestry of global history. It masterfully blends political, commercial, scientific, religious, and culinary narratives into a compelling and memorable account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Salt: A World History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"Refreshing and invigorating, full of fascinating facts\" – \u003cem\u003eIndependent on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\"History, reportage, travel writing, wisdom and recipes - entertaining and enlightening... The richness of Kurlansky's book would be hard to exaggerate\" – \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Kurlansky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 6, 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4th Impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.9 x 3 x 19.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 343 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0099281996\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-0099281993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition, released on March 6, 2003, is a 4th Impression and offers 496 pages of engaging content. It is written in English and measures 12.9 x 3 x 19.8 cm, weighing 343g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the indispensable role of salt in shaping our world through this captivating historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by Mark Kurlansky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57825682817406,"sku":"0099281996","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/91yYAOKKQKL.jpg?v=1786373061","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/nl-nl\/products\/salt-a-world-history","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}