The Taste of Conquest

The Rise and Fall of the Three Great Cities of Spice

Autori

• Michael Krondl

Parametri

• 320 pagine
• 12 ore

• Cibo
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Focusing on the impact of spice trade, the narrative unfolds through the histories of Venice, Lisbon, and Amsterdam, showcasing how their pursuit of flavor transformed the Western diet and initiated globalization. Michael Krondl, a chef and food historian, weaves together personal anecdotes and historical accounts, engaging with Indian pepper planters and Portuguese sailors. The book reveals the darker consequences of this quest for spice, including crusades and violence, alongside the rich culinary heritage that emerged from these interactions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

(In brossura)