Sugar Production History
Amelia Khatri
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Geschichte
Beschreibung
Sugar Production History unveils the profound influence of sugar, transforming from a simple grass into a world-altering commodity. This book traces sugar's journey from its New Guinea origins to its pervasive role in modern life, impacting economies and societies globally. Sugar's story reveals how it fueled the transatlantic slave trade, creating vast plantation economies dependent on forced labor.
The book further explores how sugar production transformed with the Industrial Revolution, leading to modern extraction and refining methods. The book unfolds chronologically and thematically, beginning with sugar's botanical origins and early adoption.
It then investigates the spread of sugar cultivation, particularly in the Caribbean and the Americas, detailing the rise of plantation economies reliant on enslaved labor. Finally, the book analyzes sugar's current impact on global health, trade, and sustainability, emphasizing its role as a key driver in global trade and colonialism.
By providing a comprehensive historical analysis, this book offers insights into contemporary issues related to global trade, labor rights, and sustainable agriculture.
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