Greenfield, Amy Butler
A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060522766
- author:
- Greenfield, Amy Butler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2 x 20.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, World History, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Perfect Red Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire In the 16th century, a rare and highly prized commodity, cochineal, sparked a global obsession. This legendary red dye, treasured by the ancient Mexicans, became a coveted treasure among European powers, leading to a centuries-long pursuit of its secrets. As the English, French, Dutch, and other Europeans joined the hunt for cochineal, a complex web of intrigue, empire, and adventure unfolded. Pirates, explorers, alchemists, scientists, and spies were all drawn into the chase, each seeking to unlock the secrets of this most desirable colour. This book tells the story of this grand obsession, of the people and events that shaped the course of history in pursuit of the ultimate prize: the perfect red.
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