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Tulipomania
The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused
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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.
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Tulipomania, Mike Dash
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Tulipomania
- Subtitle
- The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mike Dash
- Publisher
- Marie Benjamin
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780609807651
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Business, Business & Management, Hobby, Economics, Gardening & Landscaping, History of Europe, Microhistory
- Original title
- Tulipomania
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- 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.