The Knife That Changed the World: Hidden Histories of Everyday Kitchen Tools That Shaped Civilizations

Author:   Adam Langweiler
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798271776595


Pages:   138
Publication Date:   27 October 2025
Format:   Paperback
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The Knife That Changed the World: Hidden Histories of Everyday Kitchen Tools That Shaped Civilizations


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What if the most ordinary objects in your kitchen held the keys to revolutions, scandals, and secret inventions that altered the course of human history? The Knife That Changed the World peels back the layers of the familiar-spoons, salt shakers, frying pans-to reveal a hidden world of intrigue, innovation, and power. From the French Revolution's cutlery crisis to the Cold War's microwave espionage, this book uncovers the surprising ways culinary tools have shaped empires, toppled governments, and redefined what it means to be human. Blending gripping storytelling with meticulous research, it transforms your kitchen into a museum of forgotten revolutions, lost geniuses, and the strange alchemy of food and history. Perfect for fans of A History of the World in 6 Glasses and Salt: A World History, this collection of true stories will make you see your kitchen drawer as a battlefield of invention, politics, and cultural transformation.

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Author:   Adam Langweiler
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.204kg
ISBN:  

9798271776595


Pages:   138
Publication Date:   27 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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