Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History
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Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History

by Sidney W. Mintz

History Anthropology
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A historical study of sugar's role in shaping economies, labor, diets, and social structures across centuries.

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This book examines the historical journey of sugar and its far-reaching influence on global trade and culture.

It traces sugar's transformation from a rare luxury to a staple commodity that affected labor systems and consumption patterns.

The work connects economic forces with everyday habits, showing how one ingredient helped define modern life.

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