An Edible History of Humanity PB_Gift_Guide When these bright but confused

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An Edible History of Humanity PB_Gift_Guide When these bright but confusedThe bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses charts the enlightening history of humanity through the foods we eat. More than simply sustenance, food historically has been a kind of technology, changing the course of human progress by helping to build empires, promote industrialization, and decide the outcomes of wars. Tom Standage draws on archaeology, anthropology, and economics to reveal how food has helped shape and transform