http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/books/review/1493-uncovering-the-new-world-columbus-created-by-charles-c-mann-book-review.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0



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 From: Emiliano Bussòlo <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 3:15 AM
Subject: R: [PALEOFOOD] Potatoes
 

>Politically, potatoes have been used as a tool of oppression ever since
>the Incas forced conquered tribes to eat them as part of their surrender
>ceremonies.  The British later copied this stratagem when subjugating
>the Irish.
>
>Ray Audette
>NeanderThin

Ray,
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge once again, your posts are
always very accurate and interesting.

Could you please point me to a website or book where I can find more about
the political use of potatoes?

Thanks again



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