Sweetness & Power

by Sidney W. Mintz

Penguin · 1986 · 320 pages

Discover the surprising journey of sugar from an exotic indulgence for royalty to an everyday staple that profoundly reshaped global economies and daily life. Mintz meticulously traces how this single commodity fueled colonial expansion, transformed industrial labor, and ultimately dictated the eating habits of entire populations. This is a must-read for anyone curious about the hidden forces behind our modern diets and the complex, often brutal, history embedded in our food.

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