Bitter Seeds, Sweet History: How Chocolate Conquered the World

Discover the Dark, Sweet Saga of Chocolate’s 3,000-Year Conquest of the World!Bitter Seeds, Sweet History is the definitive biography of chocolate—a journey from sacred Aztec rituals to industrial factories and beyond. Uncover how:A bitter Mesoamerican brew became Europe’s most coveted vice.Slavery and sugar fueled chocolate’s rise as a global commodity.Quaker idealists, inventors, and tycoons turned it into an everyday obsession.Modern scandals exposed child labor in West Africa’s cocoa fields.Craft makers revived chocolate’s terroir and ethical promise.Blending rich storytelling with sharp analysis, this book explores chocolate’s role as currency, wartime ration, cultural icon, and a mirror to humanity’s best and worst impulses. Perfect for foodies, history buffs, and socially conscious readers.A feast for mind and palate—grab your copy today!