A History of the Global Wheat Trade: Actors and Dynamics (1840-1914)

During the second half of the 19th century, a new global market for wheat came to the fore. Ever since, scarce and perishable food has been transformed into a modern global commodity, millions of tons of which is sold, bought, and transported across the oceans, providing the “daily bread” for a fast-growing world population.

This book explores the historical origin of the global wheat market, offering an actor-centred view of the history of this new global commodity. The contributions to thi...