Food in the Ancient World from A to Z (Paperback)

Sensual yet pre-eminently functional, food is of intrinsic interest to us all. This exciting new work by a leading authority explores food and related concepts in the Greek and Roman worlds. In entries ranging from a few lines to a couple of pages, Andrew Dalby describes individual foodstuffs (such as catfish, gazelle, peaches and parsley), utensils, ancient writers on food, and a vast range of other topics, drawn from classical literature, history and archaeology, as well as looking at the approaches of modern scholars. Approachable, reliable and fun, this A-to-Z explains and clarifies a subject that crops up in numerous classical sources, from plays to histories and beyond. It also gives references to useful primary and secondary reading. It will be an invaluable companion for students, academics and gastronomes alike.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Ancient World from A to Z
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	2003
Authors:	Andrew Dalby
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-86279-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General
LSN:	0-415-86279-5
Barcode:	9780415862790

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