Works Consulted (Under Construction)

Kurlansky, Mark. Salt: A World History. New York: Penguin Books, 2003

Currently exploring salt as a possible "mineral" to include in my case studies...

Thomas, Gertrude Z. Richer Than Spices. Alfred A. Knopf, 1965.

A more anecdotal look at the societal importance of spice, specifically in terms of social ranking...

Toussaint-Samat, Maguelonne. History of Food. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers Inc., 1994.

Provides in-depth analysis as to the origins and trade routes of many of the world's most prominent spices, including most of the spices that I am currently pursuing as possible "case studies." The chapter "Spice at Any Price" profiles the origins of the term "spice" and "aromatics" (etymology), as well as a brief overview of spice popularity over time.