Publisher's Synopsis
This volume presents an inventory of all seed, fruit and beverage remains from 130 years of excavations in Hungary and stretching back some 8000 years. Ferenc Gyulai's accompanying analysis traces the history of archaeobotanical research in Hungary, reviews methodologies for collecting, processing and identifying finds, and then presents a comprehensive history of agriculture in Hungary. Aside from plant cultivation, the discussion covers types of food and drink, and nutritional aspects.
