Citrus

A World History

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A world history of citrus, from the art of classical antiquity to the science of the modern era

From oranges, lemons and limes to mandarins, citrons and pomelos, citrus fruits occupy a unique place in global cultural history. With associations of health and wealth, adventure and exploration, they appear in the art, literature, religion, cuisine and science of societies around the world and across many centuries.

Citrus traces the history of these fruits through the works of ancient thinkers, Chinese historians, Arab geographers, European royal collectors, artists, physicians and botanists. Richly illustrated with medieval manuscripts and Renaissance painting, archival photography and modern advertising, this invigorating cultural history reveals how these extraordinary, life-giving fruits have flavoured, scented, healed and coloured our world.
Extent: 272 pp
Format: Quarterbound (no jacket)
Illustrations: 357
Publication date: 2024-10-17
Size: 26.4 x 20.6 cm
ISBN: 9780500026366

Press Reviews

Handsomely illustrated new book embraces oranges, lemons, limes, pomelos and kumquats in a story that takes in everything from Alexander the Great to the Mafia
The Herald

A tour de force ... Accessible and well researched
Garden News

An engaging work, rich in historical and botanical insight, and stunningly illustrated
Australasian Systematic Botany Society Journal


About the Author

David J. Mabberley is a botanist and writer. He is director emeritus, Botanic Gardens of Sydney; an emeritus fellow at Wadham College, University of Oxford; adjunct professor at Macquarie University, Sydney; and professor emeritus at the University of Leiden. He is the author of Mabberley's Plant-book, now in its fourth edition, and co-author of Joseph Banks’ Florilegium.

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