Salt
A World History
Ranked #13 in World History, Ranked #19 in Commodities — see more rankings.
From the Bestselling Author of Cod and The Basque History of the World
In his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful... more
In his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful... more
Rankings by Category
Salt is ranked in the following categories:
- #68 in Chemistry
- #53 in Chinese Cooking
- #77 in Commerce
- #20 in Commodities Trading
- #52 in Economic History
- #19 in Food
- #72 in Food Science
- #61 in Geology
- #96 in Historical Nonfiction
- #59 in History
- #35 in Manufacturing
- #52 in Mining
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