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Oranges: Wealth, Trade, and Colonial Legacy
This chapter examines the historical significance of oranges in medieval Europe, their representation of wealth, and the challenges of transporting them. It also explores the impact of the Jaffa orange industry on local economies, British colonialism, and the geopolitical changes following World War I, culminating in the displacement of Palestinians.