An exploration of how western mans discovery, use and trade. Planting a path to peace is the biography of wangari maathai, who in 2004 became the first african woman and the first environmentalist to win a nobel peace prize. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. It describes how mankinds discovery, usage and trade of sugar, tea, cotton, the potato, and quinine have influenced history to make the modern world. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. His book is deeply researched and heavily footnoted. Henry hobhouse was the first to recognise plants as a causal factor in history in his seeds of wealth. Seeds of wealth by henry hobhouse overdrive rakuten. In this book, the author takes five commercial plants sugar, tea, cotton, potatoes and quinine and shows how mans need. Hobhouse had just written a book called seeds of change that examined the history of five plant products that had altered the course of humanity. Six plants that transformed mankind by hobhouse, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Six plants that transformed mankind by hobhouse, henry abebooks. Seeds of change written by hobhouse, henry published by folio society stock code. Five plants that transformed mankind is a 1985 book by henry hobhouse which explains how the history of the world since columbus linked. Id heard from someone else, years ago, who used it in writing a research paper, that it was a really great book. Henry hobhouse, who was much applauded for his book seeds of change, published in 1985, has done it again. Quinine cured malaria and allowed european colonists to expand their empires around the globe. Share gardening and cooking photos of your organic journey. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Six plants that transformed mankind the author, henry hobhouse, puts forth his arguments for six plants, the cultivation, production, trade and utilization of which, have had a profound influence on the development of empires and economies. Seeds of change five plants that transformed mankind 1st u. The author examines five plants that have changed the course of human history. A personal and highly original take on the history of six commercial plants, seeds of change illuminates how sugar, tea, cotton, the potato, quinine, and the cocoa. Seeds of change by hobhouse, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Publication date 1986 topics plants and history, crops history publisher. Buy seeds of change by henry hobhouse, in very good condition. Henry hobhouse, known as tom, made his mark with a groundbreaking book, seeds of change. S edition by hobhouse, henry 1986 hardcover henry hobhouse on. The increasing popularity of sugar in europe required workers who. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Henry hobhouse was the first to recognise plants as a causal factor in history in his seeds of change.
In this fascinating account, the impassioned henry hobhouse explains the consequences of these plants with attentiongrabbing historical moments. Henry hobhouse in this broadly recognized classic of historical commentary. I was really looking forward to reading seeds of change henry hobhouse, 1986. Five plants that transformed mankind is a 1985 book by henry hobhouse which explains how the history of the world since columbus linked america to europe and has been changed by five plants. Six plants that transformed mankind and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
To 1% of every sale goes to community projects that help people grow their own food. Five plants that transformed mankind, by henry hobhouse. He has taken his insights of the changes caused by these plants further in his book forces of change. Reviews the book seeds of change, by henry hobhouse. Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. In order to read online or download seeds of change ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. While most records of history focus on human influence. Henry hobhouse demonstrates how mans need, or greed, for these products has changed the face of history and shaped destinies. Five plants that transformed mankind has 5 available editions to buy at. We cannot guarantee that seeds of change book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service.
The book was originally printed in 1985 with a second edition in 1999 and a third. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Five plants that transformed mankind, which altered the way we understand modern history. The first edition of seeds of change traced the history of five commercial plants sugar, tea, cotton, potatoes and quinine. Hobhouse brings an objectivity that throws the history of the last 500 years into an exciting new perspective. Engaging narrative and vibrant images paint a robust portrait of this inspiring champion of the land and of womens rights. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Planting a path to peace brings to life the empowering story of wangari maathai, the first african woman, and environmentalist, to win a nobel peace prize.
A personal and highly original take on the history of six commercial plants, seeds of change illuminates how sugar, tea, cotton, the potato, quinine, and the cocoa plant have shaped our past. Seeds of change six plants that transformed mankind by. Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering. Like many books, this one must be read on more than one level. Six plants that transformed mankind by henry hobhouse 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Henry hobhouse 24 december 1924 5 march 2016, was an english sailor, broadcaster, journalist, farmer, author, and politician, best known for his book seeds of change. Beginning with columbus in 1492, the author traces the successful global proliferation of western european animals, plants, and. Henry hobhouse, who has died aged 91, became best known as the author of a remarkable book published in 1985, seeds of change, of which. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.