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Salt: A World History

Discover how salt has shaped economies, cultures, and wars. 
 Mark Kurlansky

What's this book about?

History
Economics
Cultural Studies

While salt is a basic, commonplace item today, it was once considered rare and valuable. In Salt: A World History, Mark Kurlansky discusses how this rock has profoundly changed the world. From currency to cuisine, the power of salt cannot be underestimated. Kurlansky reveals its essential role in human progress, detailing how it influenced economies, shaped societies, and even sparked wars.

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