Global culinary journey through history's pantry.
Imagine dining through the ages, where each chapter serves up a course in humanity's gastronomic journey. Tannahill's 'Food in History' offers you a seat at the global table, inviting you to taste how what we eat is woven into the fabric of civilizations. Unearthing the links between spices and exploration, or agriculture and cities, you'll find the historical context to savor any meal with a side of insight.
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ISBN: 9780140102062
Authors:
Reay Tannahill
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 1565 readers)
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An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.
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Global culinary journey through history's pantry.
Imagine dining through the ages, where each chapter serves up a course in humanity's gastronomic journey. Tannahill's 'Food in History' offers you a seat at the global table, inviting you to taste how what we eat is woven into the fabric of civilizations. Unearthing the links between spices and exploration, or agriculture and cities, you'll find the historical context to savor any meal with a side of insight.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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