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Exploring the transformative role of the potato, the book reveals how this once-overlooked vegetable significantly influenced Western history from the 1770s to World War I. Through examples from Ireland, England, France, and the United States, it illustrates the potato's multifaceted contributions as a staple food, a safeguard against famine, and a source of economic stability. Utilizing personal diaries and contemporary accounts, the narrative offers a vibrant and insightful look at the social impact of this humble crop.
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The Potato, Larry Zuckerman, Jonathan Yardley
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 1999
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- Bueno
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- 4,79 €
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- Título
- The Potato
- Subtítulo
- How the Humble Spud Rescued the Western World
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Larry Zuckerman, Jonathan Yardley
- Editorial
- Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3PL
- Publicado en
- 1999
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 338
- ISBN10
- 0865475784
- ISBN13
- 9780865475786
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Tema histórico, Historia, Ciencia, Comida, Comida y Bebida, Microhistoria
- Calificación
- 3,6 de 5
- Descripción
- Exploring the transformative role of the potato, the book reveals how this once-overlooked vegetable significantly influenced Western history from the 1770s to World War I. Through examples from Ireland, England, France, and the United States, it illustrates the potato's multifaceted contributions as a staple food, a safeguard against famine, and a source of economic stability. Utilizing personal diaries and contemporary accounts, the narrative offers a vibrant and insightful look at the social impact of this humble crop.