A Brief History of Tea

Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire

(Author) Roy Moxham
Format: Paperback
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When tea began to be imported into the West from China in the 17th century, its high price and heavy taxes made it an immediate target for smuggling and dispute at every level, culminating in international incidents like the notorious Boston Tea Party. This book investigates the early history of tea.

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Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
294
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781845297473
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
Jan. 29, 2009

Roy Moxham

Roy Moxham is a British author known for his acclaimed work "The Great Hedge of India." His writing style is engaging and informative, blending history and personal narrative seamlessly. Moxham's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to shed light on forgotten aspects of colonial history with depth and clarity.

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