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Book Synopsis: An "incredibly timely" global history journeys from the Ukrainian steppe to the American prairie to show how grain built and toppled the world's largest empires (Financial Times).
To understand the rise and fall of empires, we must follow the paths traveled by grain—along rivers, between ports, and across seas. In Oceans of Grain, historian Scott Reynolds Nelson reveals how the struggle to dominate these routes transformed the balance of world power.
Early in the nineteenth century, imperial Russia fed much of Europe through the booming port of Odessa, on the Black Sea in Ukraine. But following the US Civil War, tons of American wheat began to flood across the Atlantic, and food prices plummeted. This cheap foreign grain spurred the rise of Germany and Italy, the decline of the Habsburgs and the Ottomans, and the European scramble for empire. It was a crucial factor in the outbreak of the First World War and the Russian Revolution.
A powerful new interpretation, Oceans of Grain shows that amid the great powers’ rivalries, there was no greater power than control of grain.
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Discover the untold story of how American wheat reshaped the world in the riveting book, Oceans of Grain: How American Wheat Remade the World. Journey through history, from the Ukrainian steppe to the American prairie, as historian Scott Reynolds Nelson unveils the hidden power of grain in shaping the rise and fall of empires. With its incredibly timely insights, this global history is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped our world.
Uncover the pivotal role of grain in transforming the balance of world power in Oceans of Grain. From the bustling port of Odessa in Ukraine, imperial Russia fed much of Europe in the early nineteenth century. However, after the US Civil War, a torrent of American wheat flooded the Atlantic, leading to a dramatic drop in food prices. This onslaught of cheap foreign grain upended the status quo, triggering the rise of Germany and Italy, while marking the decline of the Habsburgs and the Ottomans. It even played a crucial role in sparking the First World War and the Russian Revolution.
Get ready for a fresh interpretation of history with Oceans of Grain. Nelson's powerful narrative showcases how control over grain was the ultimate key to power among great nations. This fascinating account of rivalries and alliances will captivate your imagination and shed new light on how our world came to be. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey through the past. Grab your copy of Oceans of Grain today and embark on an adventure that will forever change the way you view history and its enduring impact.
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