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MACMILLAN Salt and Civilization by MACMILLAN - Business and Economic History

Name: Salt and Civilization by MACMILLAN - Business and Economic History
Brand: MACMILLAN
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Business & Economic History

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Explore the global impact of one of humanity's most essential commodities. Salt and Civilization provides a thorough examination of the history of salt, tracing its role from Neolithic times to the modern world. This book places the history of this primordial addiction into a global perspective, using salt as a central theme to understand world history. Readers will follow the journey of salt through various eras, including pagan times, classical Rome, Byzantium, early Islam, the Dark Ages, and the Renaissance. The text examines the production, distribution, consumption, and taxation of salt, showing how this single commodity shaped societies across the globe. Highly recommended by The Geographical Journal, this work is an essential read for anyone interested in business and economic history. It offers a deep look at how the movement and control of salt influenced the development of human civilizations throughout the ages.

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Provides a global perspective on the history of salt as a fundamental human commodity.

Traces the evolution of salt from Neolithic times through the Renaissance to the modern era.

Examines the historical production, distribution, and consumption of salt across different cultures.

Analyzes the impact of salt taxation on the development of various world civilizations.

Covers major historical periods including classical Rome, Byzantium, and early Islam.

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Brand: MACMILLAN
Format: paperback
ASIN: 134921843X
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1992
Listed Since: 07 January 2016

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MACMILLAN Salt and Civilization by MACMILLAN - Business and Economic History

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