ISBN: 9780715338544 - fifty plants that changed the course of history (50 things that changed the course of history) (31 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: Very Good. : Esta obra es una guía bellamente presentada sobre las plantas que han tenido el mayor impacto en la civilización humana. A través de una narrativa que entrelaza la historia económica, política e industrial, el autor Bill Laws explora cómo especies tan comunes como el arroz, el algodón o el té han moldeado el destino de las naciones y el desarrollo de la humanidad.El libro incluye detalles fascinantes sobre el hábitat y las características de cada planta, acompañados de elegantes ilustraciones botánicas, fotografías a todo color y datos curiosos. Desde el uso de robles ingleses para construir barcos de guerra hasta el papel de los guisantes en el nacimiento de la genética, este volumen ofrece una perspectiva innovadora sobre la relación entre la botánica y la historia mundial. EAN: 9780715338544 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Ciencias|Arte y Cultura Título: Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History Autor: Bill Laws Editorial: David & Charles Idioma: en Páginas: 224 Formato: tapa dura.…

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Hardback. Zustand: New. Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.…

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Hardback. Zustand: New. Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.…

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Zustand: New. pp. 224 200 Illus. (Col.).

Zustand: New. 2010. hardcover. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants. Num Pages: 224 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 716. 224 pages, 200 colour illustrations. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNP. Dimension: 235 x 178 x 23. Weight: 724. . . . . .…

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Zustand: New. 2010. hardcover. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants. Num Pages: 224 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 716. 224 pages, 200 colour illustrations. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WNP. Dimension: 235 x 178 x 23. Weight: 724. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. A about how the knowledge of 50 types of plants have helped create and change history.

Zustand: Sehr gut. 1. Aufl. in dieser Ausgabe, Reprint. 223 S. 200 farbige Abb., im Text, tw auch ganzseitig. Fotos aber auch historische farbige PPfalaneznzeichnungen als Reprint, zahlreiche historische Fotos und Zeichnungen, faksimilierte Dokumente, " A guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries range from crops like rice and wheat that feed whole populations, to herbs and spices that are highly prized for their medicinal qualities." (Klappentext) Sehr gutes Exemplar. Sehr schöner aufwendig gestalteter Band. Zum Verschenken geeignet. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 710 Gr.-8°, 23x18x3cm, gebundene Ausgabe, Halbleinen, farbig-ill. Pappeinband mit beigem Leinenrücken, oliv-grüne ill. Vorsätze mit Pflanzenzeichnungen.…

Zustand: NEW.

Zustand: New. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world s best-known plants.

Hardback. Zustand: New. Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.…

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries feature a description of the plant, its botanical name, its native range and its primary functions - edible, medicinal, commercial or practical. Concise text is highlighted by elegant botanical drawings, paintings and photographs as well as insightful quotes. Many of the plants are well known, such as rice, tea, cotton, rubber, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, wine grapes and corn. However, there are also many whose stories are less known. These history-changing plants include: . Agave, used to make sisal, poison arrows, bullets, tequila and surgical thread . Pineapple, which influenced the construction of greenhouses . Hemp, used for hangman's rope, sustainable plastics, the . Declaration of Independence and Levi's jeans . Coconut, used for coir fiber, soap, margarine, cream, sterile IV drips and coagulants . Eucalyptus, used in mouthwash, diuretics, vitamins, honey, underwear and fire-resistant uniforms . Sweet pea, which Gregor Mendel used in his research on genetics . White mulberry, used to feed the caterpillars that make silk . English oak, used for fire-resistant structures, dyes, leather tanning, charcoal, casks and ships . White willow, used in the manufacture of aspirin, cricket bats, hot-air balloon baskets and coffins AUTHOR: Bill Laws is a social historian and the author of 10 books. He has contributed to such publications as the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph and BBC History magazine. He lives in England. This attractive reference provides an innovative perspective on both botanical and human history. From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History | Bill Laws | Buch | 50 Things That Changed the Course of History | Gebunden | Englisch | 2010 | David & Charles | EAN 9780715338544 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. …