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Mabberley David J.
Citrus A World History
Citrus A World History
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Description: Citrus The story of citrus permeates human history as recorded in the literature and art of civilizations from antiquity to the present day. When Alexander the Great's army swept over the Persian Empire they found the citron: the first citrus fruit known in the West. During the Napoleonic wars British ships carried lemons and limes to protect their sailors against scurvy; the " Limeys" ruled the waves. As the citrus trade grew in importance in the nineteenth century the Sicilian Mafia was established among citrus farmers protecting their crops and their livelihoods. Mandarin citron pomelo bergamot kumquat a glorious abundance of citrus fruits has delighted and stimulated ancient thinkers and explorers Arab geographers and scientists European royalty artists physicians and plant breeders. From the art of the Renaissance to modern advertising and graphic design this richly illustrated invigorating cultural history reveals how these extraordinary life - giving fruits have flavored scented healed and colored our world.
Title: Citrus A World History
Author(s): Mabberley David J.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500026366
Pages: 288 Pages, 350 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 11/19/2024
Category: Food & Society
Description: Citrus The story of citrus permeates human history as recorded in the literature and art of civilizations from antiquity to the present day. When Alexander the Great's army swept over the Persian Empire they found the citron: the first citrus fruit known in the West. During the Napoleonic wars British ships carried lemons and limes to protect their sailors against scurvy; the " Limeys" ruled the waves. As the citrus trade grew in importance in the nineteenth century the Sicilian Mafia was established among citrus farmers protecting their crops and their livelihoods. Mandarin citron pomelo bergamot kumquat a glorious abundance of citrus fruits has delighted and stimulated ancient thinkers and explorers Arab geographers and scientists European royalty artists physicians and plant breeders. From the art of the Renaissance to modern advertising and graphic design this richly illustrated invigorating cultural history reveals how these extraordinary life - giving fruits have flavored scented healed and colored our world.
Title: Citrus A World History
Author(s): Mabberley David J.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Barcode: 9780500026366
Pages: 288 Pages, 350 Illustrations, Color
Publication Date: 11/19/2024
Category: Food & Society