Salt - A World History

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Salt - the only rock we eat - has made a glittering, often surprising contribution to the history of mankind. Until about 100 years ago, when modern geology revealed its prevalence, salt was one of the world's most sought-after commodities. A substance so valuable it served as a currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires and inspired revolutions...