About the Book: Spices: A Global History by Fred Czarra explores the fascinating history of spices, from ancient trade routes and legendary tales to the global spice trade involving the English, Portuguese and Dutch. Discover how black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and chilli shaped globalization, international trade, cultures and economies. Richly illustrated and packed with fascinating facts, this book offers an engaging journey through the culinary and cultural history of spices.