Food, Cookery, and Dining in Ancient Times

Food, Cookery, and Dining in Ancient Times Alexis Soyer's Pantropheon

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Publisher's Synopsis

Enlightening account of the many different aspects of food and its preparation by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Assyrians, Egyptians, and Jews covers a wide array of subjects: the mythological origin of specific foods; agricultural, milling, and marketing practices; treatment of dinner guests; descriptions of seasonings, pastries, and exotic dishes; more. 38 black-and-white illustrations.

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ISBN: 9780486432106
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
DEWEY: 641.300901
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 469
Weight: 586g
Height: 216mm
Width: 137mm
Spine width: 33mm