spice trade

"Takes the reader on a ... journey across time and space in this look at the ... relationship between the spice trade and culinary imperialism. Drawing on his own family's history as spice traders, as well as travel narratives, historical accounts, and his expertise as an ethno-botanist, Nabhan describes the critical roles that Semitic peoples and desert floras had in setting the stage for globalized spice trade"--Dust jacket.

Traces the adventures of seventeenth-century ship captain Nathaniel Courthope, charged by King James I of England to lead a mission to the tiny island of Run, the most lucrative of the Spice Islands; and discusses the historical impact of his journey.

Traces the adventures of seventeenth-century ship captain Nathaniel Courthope, charged by King James I of England to lead a mission to the tiny island of Run, the most lucrative of the Spice Islands; and discusses the historical impact of his journey.

Tells the story of the spice trade from the Age of Discovery through the eighteenth century, discussing the struggles of men and nations for control of the legendary Maluku Islands, the only place on earth where nutmeg, cloves, and mace grew.

Traces the history of the spice trade through the intimate human impulses that inspired and drove it, describing how a centuries-old desire for spice in food, medicine, magic, religion, and sex led to a world-wide search for spices.

Describes the great voyages of discovery and exploration undertaken for spices and discusses the history and uses of particular spices and herbs.

Discusses the opening of trade routes between Europe and Asia and explores the impact of the spice trade carried on over these routes.

Presents a historical look at the spice trade, and includes information on what spices are, where different spices originate, how spices where used in the old world, and describes the routes and competition for trade. Includes time line, maps, illustrations, and photographs.

Describes the history of the spice trade, how it changed over time, and its impact.