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A Dark History of Chocolate

By Emma Kay

A Dark History of Chocolate. Pen and Sword History, 2021.

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A Dark History of Chocolate

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A close examination of the heritage of one of humankind’s most beloved edibles, from the bitter consequences its trade had on economies, health and those impacted by slavery, as well as how it has benefited pirates, colonialists, and conquerors.

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Who should read A Dark History of Chocolate

Food historians • chocoholics • activists • anthropologists • those interested in revealing the past • anyone curious about cacao

About the author of A Dark History of Chocolate

Emma Kay is a historian and writer who has penned articles for the Daily Mail, the BBC, and the Times Literary Supplement. She has also presented TV shows on food history and penned several publications including Dining with the Victorians and A History of Herbalism.

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