Milk of Paradise
A History of Opium
Lucy Inglis
Explore the history of humanity's addiction to the "Milk of Paradise" - from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America and Afghanistan. This captivating journey from poppy tears to synthetic opiates examines the trade, crime, sex, war, and literature surrounding this addictive and hugely profitable agricultural product. From acclaimed cultural historian Lucy Inglis, Milk of Paradise is a wide-ranging and compelling account of our shared history and the forces that shape our world.
Publish Date
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
2019-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2018
Goodreads Rating
3.64
ISBN
9781643130552
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2020-04-30T17:31:10.000Z
Milk of Paradise, a history of opium, by @lucyinglis is an absolutely brilliant book Epic in scope: Ancient Greeks, New York mafia, British Empire, HIV and the 80s gay scene, war in Afghanistan, psychopharmacology and more. Best book I've read in ages. – source