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Food in the Ancient World (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
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Food in the Ancient World (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Series: Food through History
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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
findings, to present intimate insight into ancient peoples. This
volume will be indispensable as it complements classical history,
cultural, and literature studies at the high school and college
levels and will also inform the general reader. The book begins
with an overview of the civilizations and their agricultural
practices and trade. A full discussion of available foodstuffs
describes the discovery, emergence, usage, and appraisals of a host
of ingredients. A subsequent chapter covers food by civilization.
Chapters on food preparation, the food professions, and eating
habits provide a fascinating look at the social structure, with
slaves and women preparing and serving food. Accounts of the
gatherings of slaves and freedmen in taverns, inns, and bars and
the notorious banquet, symposium, feast, and convivium of the elite
are particularly intriguing and crucial to understanding male
society. Other aspects of ancient life brought to life for the
reader include food for soldiers, food in religious and funerary
practices, and concepts of diet and nutrition. Many Classical
recipes are interspersed with the text, along with illustrations.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Food through History |
Release date: |
December 2005 |
First published: |
December 2005 |
Authors: |
Joan P. Alcock
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Dimensions: |
236 x 166 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
276 |
Edition: |
Annotated Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33003-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Books >
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General
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LSN: |
0-313-33003-4 |
Barcode: |
9780313330032 |
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