Milk of Paradise

"Milk of Paradise" by Lucy Inglis explores the long and complex history of the opium poppy, tracing its journey from ancient times to the modern world. The book delves into the cultural, political, and economic significance of opium and its derivatives, revealing how these substances have influenced human society across millennia. Through a wide-ranging narrative, Inglis examines the entwined stories of addiction, trade, crime, and medicine, illustrating how the history of opium reflects broader aspects of human nature and civilization.