Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000

by David Gentilcore

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Italy, like the rest of Europe, owes a lot to the 'Columbian exchange'. As a result of this process, in addition to potatoes, Europe acquired maize, tomatoes and most types of beans. All are basic elements of European diet and cookery today. The international importance of the potato today as the world's most cultivated vegetable highlights its place in the Columbian exchange.

While the history of the potato in the United States, Ireland,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1441140387

ISBN13:9781441140388

Release Date:April 2012

Publisher:Continuum

Length:272 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"

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History Social Science Social Sciences

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Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000

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