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Tracing the journey of sugarcane from New Guinea to Shakespearean England, this exploration delves into the rich history and cultural significance of sugar. It highlights intriguing anecdotes, such as Queen Elizabeth I's fondness for sweets leading to her dental decay. The narrative examines the political and social ramifications of sugar cultivation, emphasizing the wealth amassed by a select few through the exploitation of slave labor. It also discusses the wars and geopolitical changes that arose from the sugar trade, shaping the modern world.
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Bittersweet: The Story of Sugar, Peter Macinnis
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- 2003
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- Title
- Bittersweet: The Story of Sugar
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Macinnis
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin
- Publisher
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781865086576
- Category
- Social sciences, Cookbooks
- Description
- Tracing the journey of sugarcane from New Guinea to Shakespearean England, this exploration delves into the rich history and cultural significance of sugar. It highlights intriguing anecdotes, such as Queen Elizabeth I's fondness for sweets leading to her dental decay. The narrative examines the political and social ramifications of sugar cultivation, emphasizing the wealth amassed by a select few through the exploitation of slave labor. It also discusses the wars and geopolitical changes that arose from the sugar trade, shaping the modern world.