Food in the Ancient World
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The ways of life of four great ancient civilizations-- Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic--are illuminated here through their foodways. As these cultures moved toward settled agriculture, a time of experimentation and learning began. Cities emerged, and with them consumer societies that needed to be supplied. Food Culture in the Ancient World draws on writings of classical authors such as Petronius, Galen, and Cato, as well as on archeological...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0313330034
ISBN13:9780313330032
Release Date:December 2005
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"
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Ancient Cooking History Holiday Cooking Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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