--- product_id: 220392548 title: "An Edible History of Humanity" price: "₨936" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/220392548-an-edible-history-of-humanity store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Covers 9,500+ years of food history 926 reviews, 4.4⭐ rating Bestselling author with global insights An Edible History of Humanity **Price:** ₨936 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍽️ Taste the past, savor the future of humanity’s story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Edible History of Humanity - **How much does it cost?** ₨936 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/220392548-an-edible-history-of-humanity) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Feast of Stories:** Engaging narratives that turn dry history into a captivating read for professionals on the go. - • **Expertly Researched:** Combines archaeology, anthropology, and economics for a multidimensional understanding. - • **Global Culinary Impact:** Discover how food shaped empires, wars, and economies worldwide—your new conversation starter. - • **History Served on a Platter:** Explore humanity’s journey through the lens of food, from ancient farming to modern industry. - • **Perfect for the Curious Mind:** Ideal for millennials craving intellectual depth with a side of cultural relevance. ## Overview An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage reveals how food has been a transformative technology shaping societies from 7500 B.C. to today. Blending archaeology, anthropology, and economics, this bestselling book offers a compelling, well-reviewed narrative that connects culinary evolution with human progress, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and curious professionals alike. ## Description The bestselling author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses charts the enlightening history of humanity through the foods we eat. More than simply sustenance, food historically has been a kind of technology, changing the course of human progress by helping to build empires, promote industrialization, and decide the outcomes of wars. Tom Standage draws on archaeology, anthropology, and economics to reveal how food has helped shape and transform societies around the world, from the emergence of farming in China by 7500 b.c. to the use of sugar cane and corn to make ethanol today. An Edible History of Humanity is a fully satisfying account of human history. Review: Great read for reluctant historians! - This book gives a fascinating account of the key role food has played in our history. As well as the more obvious changes like the move from hunter gatherer to farmer, the description of, for example, how the spice trade encouraged exploration of the new world, is covered in great depth. It is extremely well written - if like me you were turned off history at school because it seemed very dry, this is an excellent take on the subject with masses of human interest stories to keep you turning the pages. Highly recommended. Review: Four Stars - good ## Features - An Edible History of Humanity - Brand: Bloomsbury USA - Product type: ABIS BOOK ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,003,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 396 in Human Evolution 452 in History of Food 12,976 in Diets & Healthy Eating | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 926 Reviews | ## Images ![An Edible History of Humanity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fU4278smL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read for reluctant historians! *by C***E on 30 July 2009* This book gives a fascinating account of the key role food has played in our history. As well as the more obvious changes like the move from hunter gatherer to farmer, the description of, for example, how the spice trade encouraged exploration of the new world, is covered in great depth. It is extremely well written - if like me you were turned off history at school because it seemed very dry, this is an excellent take on the subject with masses of human interest stories to keep you turning the pages. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by J***E on 8 October 2016* good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book in good condition *by L***Z on 5 June 2022* What did I buy this product for? Because it came recommended as a book to read. It's in reasonably good condition and I am happy with the purchase. It's an interesting read! It says potatoes and sugar helped fuel the industrial revolution! ## Frequently Bought Together - An Edible History of Humanity - A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Salt: A World History --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/220392548-an-edible-history-of-humanity](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/220392548-an-edible-history-of-humanity) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*