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Saffron: A Global History
Saffron: A Global History
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Saffron has a rich and dramatic history, with cave art, frescoes, mummies, monks, and dishes around the world. It has been the catalyst for trade wars, smuggling schemes, and used in medicine and cosmetics. This book traces the many paths taken by saffron, revealing its allure to merchants, chefs, artists, scientists, clerics, traders, warriors, and black market smugglers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Saffron, a precious spice with a rich history, has been prized since ancient times. Its vibrant red threads have been found in cave art in Mesopotamia, frescoes in ancient Santorini, dyed wrappings of Egyptian mummies, saffron-hued robes of Buddhist monks, and countless dishes around the world. Its value has led to trade wars, smuggling schemes, and medicinal and cosmetic uses. This book explores the many paths taken by saffron, revealing its allure to merchants, chefs, artists, scientists, clerics, traders, warriors, and black market smugglers. With delicious recipes and surprising anecdotes, it traces the spice's journey from its origins to its global popularity.
Weight: 326g
Dimension: 127 x 205 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789143300
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