The True History of Chocolate

This thoroughly researched and engaging book details the story of chocolate. It covers the early history of chocolate with the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs, its travel and success in Europe, and today's modern mass production. This is a scientific study of the social and cultural history of chocolate. The author's documentation and insights make for a unique study of a major food and provide insight into the Western history of colonial rule, the Renaissance, and modern global trade. The illustrations are wonderful and greatly enhance an already superb text.