An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage
7 out of 10

This is an amusing book covering:  The dawn of civilization  |  The spice trade  |  Transoceanic crop swaps  |  Military logistics  |  Industrialization  |  Politically driven catastrophes (Stalin and Mao being the major culprits)  |  The scientifically lead Green Revolution  |  Other things.