Citrus: A World History Book

A world history of citrus, from the art of classical antiquity to the science of the modern era. Mandarin, citron, pomelo, bergamot, kumquat. Citrus traces the history of today¿s global superfood from it is cultivation in the ancient world from just a handful of original ¿wild¿ species, via Arab trade routes, the noble collectors of medieval Europe, imperial conquerors on the high seas and merchants risking ruin for the highest-value fruit crop ever known. The story of citrus permeates human history, as recorded in the literature and art of civilisations from antiquity to the present day.