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Roger Crowley, "Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World" (Yale UP, 2024)

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This chapter explores the historical significance of the 16th-century spice trade and its influence on global economies and geopolitics. It highlights the rivalries between empires for control of spices and the resulting cultural exchanges that continue to shape the modern world.

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