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Sex, Botany, and Empire

- The Story of Carl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks

About Sex, Botany, and Empire

In Sweden and Britain, imperial powers both, Carl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks ruled over their own small scientific empires, promoting botanical exploration to justify the exploitation of territories, peoples, and natural resources. This book explores the entwined destinies of these two men and how their influence served both science and empire.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780231134262
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 176
  • Published:
  • September 7, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 95x191x15 mm.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: May 9, 2025

Description of Sex, Botany, and Empire

In Sweden and Britain, imperial powers both, Carl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks ruled over their own small scientific empires, promoting botanical exploration to justify the exploitation of territories, peoples, and natural resources. This book explores the entwined destinies of these two men and how their influence served both science and empire.

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