Tulipomania

The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused

Autori

• Mike Dash

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Economia e affari
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The book explores the fascinating history of the tulip, tracing its journey from the harsh steppes of central Asia to the opulent gardens of Constantinople. It highlights the flower's rise to prominence as a highly sought-after commodity in Europe, revealing its cultural significance and the allure that made it a symbol of beauty and wealth. Through vivid narration, the story captures the tulip's transformation and the impact it had on society and the economy throughout history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

(In brossura)