Table of Contents

1 The commodity chain 2 The consumption of chocolate 3 Taxation, regulation and war 4 The chocolate industry 5 Commercialisation and credit 6 Access to forested land 7 Modes of cultivation 8 Coerced and free labour, Conclusion: Lessons from the past

About the Author

William Gervase Clarence-Smith (Author)

Reviews

'An extremely valuable account of the world history of cocoa and chocolate in the long nineteenth century which sheds new light on a number of aspects.' – Bulletin of the German Historical Institute, London

'This is an impressive book, realistically optimistic in its vision and profoundly humane in its conclusions.' – Journal of African History

'An extremely valuable account of the world history of cocoa and chocolate in the long nineteenth century which sheds new light on a number of aspects.' – Bulletin of the German Historical Institute, London

'This is an impressive book, realistically optimistic in its vision and profoundly humane in its conclusions.' – Journal of African History

''[An] impressive study.' – Latin American Studies