Redolent of everything sensual and hedonistic, chocolate is synonymous with our idea of indulgence. It is adored around the world and has been since the Spanish first encountered cocoa beans in South America in the sixteenth century. This title explores the origins and growth of this almost universal obsession.

Packed with tempting images and decadent descriptions of chocolate throughout the ages, Chocolate is as irresistible as the tasty treats it describes.