The history of chocolate can be traced back 1500 years ago. It was commonly used as a currency. Spread throughout the world as a beverage, an aphrodisiac, an offering to the Gods. A society beverage and much later as the chocolate we know.THE Spread of drinking house and chocolate shops in Europe. The religious society and even the Pope got involved. Love potions. Quakers and many other household names that we recocogize today influenced working condition and social welfare.Manufacturing, Recipes, national varieties. Varieties of plants , their origins and extracts. 160 illus pp.It is wise to have a calorie counter, if buying this book. The recipes are delicious!!!