本書《Salt》由知名歷史書作家 Mark Kurlansky 撰寫,從一粒鹽出發,講述這種看似平凡的物質如何塑造人類文明。鹽曾是貨幣、戰略資源與貿易核心,影響國家興衰與戰爭決策。Kurlansky 以輕快筆調串連古今,帶領讀者穿梭於鹽礦、鹽路與廚房之間,看見歷史的味道與世界的連結。From the Bestselling Author of Cod and The Basque History of the WorldIn his fifth work of nonfiction, Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Salt by Mark Kurlansky is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.Mark Kurlansky is the author of many books including Cod, The Basque History of the World, 1968, and The Big Oyster. His newest book is Bir