Description: Seeds of Change by Henry Hobhouse In the manner of Barbara Tuchman and Paul Johnson, a superior, popular account of how five plants--quinine, sugar, tea, cotton and the potato--have determined the course of history. Illustrated. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A personal and highly original take on the history of six commercial plants, Seeds of Change illuminates how sugar, tea, cotton, the potato, quinine, and the cocoa plant have shaped our past. In this fascinating account, the impassioned Henry Hobhouse explains the consequences of these plants with attention–grabbing historical moments. While most records of history focus on human influence, Hobhouse emphasizes how plants too are a central and influential factor in the historical process. Seeds of Change is a captivating and invaluable addition to our understanding of modern culture. Author Biography Henry Hobhouse was born in Somerset, England in 1924 and was educated at Eton. He worked as a journalist for The Economist, Daily Express, and The Wall Street Journal and was one of the first directors of CBS-TV News. In 1954, he returned to his farm in Somerset. He died in 2016. Long Description A personal and highly original take on the history of six commercial plants, "Seeds of Change illuminates how sugar, tea, cotton, the potato, quinine, and the cocoa plant have shaped our past. In this fascinating account, the impassioned Henry Hobhouse explains the consequences of these plants with attention-grabbing historical moments. While most records of history focus on human influence, Hobhouse emphasizes how plants too are a central and influential factor in the historical process. "Seeds of Change is a captivating and invaluable addition to our understanding of modern culture. Details ISBN1593760493 Author Henry Hobhouse Language English ISBN-10 1593760493 ISBN-13 9781593760496 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 581.6 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Subtitle Six Plants That Transformed Mankind Short Title SEEDS OF CHANGE Residence ENK Birth 1924 DOI 10.1604/9781593760496 Place of Publication Berkeley Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-11-22 NZ Release Date 2005-11-22 US Release Date 2005-11-22 UK Release Date 2005-11-22 Pages 400 Publisher Counterpoint Publication Date 2005-11-22 Imprint Counterpoint Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137693714;
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