BBC Journalist and Author Nicholas Nugent, Author of The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade

In this first-class narrative, Nugent blends his unique cartographic and topographic understanding of the key ports of early seaborne commerce. Incorporating original maps and contemporary artists’ views, The Spice Ports tells the story of how major ports developed individually around the world, while also encouraging readers to consider contrasting points of view regarding the benefits and damages of the maritime spice trade.