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A History of Nutmeg

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Nutmeg Wars: Spice, Trade, and Colonialism

This chapter examines the pivotal role of nutmeg in early modern England, highlighted by Robert May's 17th-century cookbook that signifies its culinary importance. It also delves into the violent history of the nutmeg trade, including Dutch control and the devastation faced by the Bandanese people during colonization. Additionally, the narrative explores the eventual decline of the Dutch monopoly and the globalization of nutmeg through smuggling and trade.

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