History of Sweets

Sweets are a ubiquitous and enduring billion-pound commodity, crossing age, culture, and gender boundaries. This book explores the people's favorites, past and present, and the dark side of sweets, such as obesity, tooth decay, and diabetes. It also delves into sweet and lollyshops, retro sweet shops, fudge makers, vintage sweets online, sweet manufacturing, chocolate, and the grey line between sweets and medicines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

We all know and cherish our beloved sweets, those delightful objects that bring pure joy and endless moments of indulgence. From the nostalgic memories of childhood squabbles and fights over these precious treats to the universal appeal they hold for people of all ages, sweets have a special place in our hearts. These sweet delights encompass a wide range of treats, from gobstoppers and bull's eyes to liquorice, seaside rock, bubble gum, and more. Whether enjoyed in the car, at the cinema, or during leisurely walks, sweets never fail to satisfy our cravings and provide a moment of pure bliss.

Sweets, it seems, have been a part of our lives forever, transcending age, culture, and gender boundaries. This book takes you on a journey from the primitive origins of sweets to their current status as a billion-pound commodity. It explores the people's favorites, both past and present, while also shedding light on the darker side of sweets. The detrimental effects on health, such as obesity, tooth decay, and diabetes, are not ignored, as this book delves into the sweet and lolly shops found in supermarkets and markets, retro sweet shops, fudge makers, vintage sweets online, sweet manufacturing, chocolate, and the intriguing gray line between sweets and medicines, both ancient and modern.

As this book travels the world, savoring sweets from different countries and cultures, it examines how immigrants from all nations have shaped our own sweet world. It explores the fusion of flavors, the introduction of new ingredients, and the cultural adaptations that have created a diverse and vibrant sweet landscape.

So, whether you're a sweet tooth or simply curious about the world of sweets, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves these delectable treats. It will transport you on a journey of indulgence, nostalgia, and discovery, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the enduring power of sweets in our lives.

Weight: 728g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526778857