Salt :: World History

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n his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0047TABOU
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walker and Co.; First Edition (January 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds