Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive box set with ribbon closure, this twovolume celebration of one of the world s most beloved confections is a must for chocoholics everywhere. Its mouthwatering photographs, taken by one of France s leading food photographers, are feasts for the eyes, making Chocolate an ideal gift. In the first volume, The History of Chocolate, chocolate lovers can discover the fascinating story behind this global favorite, and how the discovery of the cocoa bean and its subsequent transformation into a valuable commodity changed the face of history. This volume looks at the processes involved in transforming the raw bean into delectable confectionary, as well as the cultural role chocolate played, through the establishment of Europe s finest chocolate houses and its adoption by all levels of society.