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On the 20th September 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Moluccas, the collection of islands containing nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon that promised vast wealth for those who could trade. So began the race between Spain and Portugal, who would soon be joined by the Dutch and English, but the native peoples paid a terrible spice. Roger Crowley joins to discuss his new book, Spice.
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Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World
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On the 20th September 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Moluccas, the collection of islands containing nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon that promised vast wealth for those who could trade. So began the race between Spain and Portugal, who would soon be joined by the Dutch and English, but the native peoples paid a terrible spice. Roger Crowley joins to discuss his new book, Spice.
Roger Crowley Links
Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World
Roger on X
Aspects of History Links
Ollie on X
Aspects of History on Instagram
Get in touch: [email protected]
Thank you to our sponsor Incogni. Check them out at incogni.com/aspectsofhistory
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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