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Food in History - by Reay Tannahill (Paperback)

Name: Food in History - by Reay Tannahill (Paperback)
Brand: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
SKU: 77000785
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An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present.
About the Author: Reay Tannahill is the author of Food in History and Sex in History, as well as the bestselling novels A Dark and Distant Shore and The World, the Flesh, and the Devil.
448 Pages
Cooking + Food + Wine, History

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About the Book

From how pepper contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire to how the turkey got its name to what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, this enthralling history of foods is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights about how food has influenced world events. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.

About the Author

Reay Tannahill is the author of Food in History and Sex in History, as well as the bestselling novels A Dark and Distant Shore and The World, the Flesh, and the Devil. She lives in London.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 448

Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine

Sub-Genre: History

Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)

Format: Paperback

Author: Reay Tannahill

Language: English

Street Date: May 10, 1995

TCIN: 77000785

UPC: 9780517884041

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-9266

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 5.9 inches width x 8.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.35 pounds

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