Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert
Michael Krondl • Chicago Review Press • ISBN-13 978‑1613736555
Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert
Michael Krondl • Chicago Review Press
ISBN-10: 161373655X · ISBN-13: 978‑1613736555 · 2016
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Michael Krondl traces the global evolution of confectionery, examining how sugar transformed from a rare medicinal luxury into a ubiquitous culinary staple. Through meticulous research, the narrative explores the cultural, economic, and technological shifts that defined the development of desserts across diverse civilizations and centuries. This work provides a comprehensive look at the historical intersection of trade, social status, and the human appetite for sweetness.
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