The Oldest Cuisine in the World - Cooking in Mesopotamia

Informationen zum Autor Jean Bottéro (1914-2007) was director emeritus of L'École Pratique des Hautes Études in Paris. He is the author of many books, several of which have been translated and published by the University of Chicago Press . Klappentext In this intriguing blend of the commonplace and the ancient, Jean Bottéro presents the first extensive look at the delectable secrets of Mesopotamia. Bottéro's broad perspective takes us inside the religious rites, everyday rituals, attitudes and taboos, and even the detailed preparation techniques involving food and drink in Mesopotamian high culture during the second and third millenniums BCE, as the Mesopotamians recorded them. Offering everything from translated recipes for pigeon and gazelle stews, the contents of medicinal teas and broths, and the origins of ingredients native to the region, this book reveals the cuisine of one of history's most fascinating societies. As Bottéro concludes, although the ingredients may have differed, food was prepared in a manner astoundingly similar to how we do it today. Such links to the modern world, along with incredible recreations of a rich, ancient culture through its cuisine, make Bottéro's guide an entertaining and mesmerizing read. Zusammenfassung Offers a look at the delectable secrets of Mesopotamia. The author's broad perspective takes us inside the religious rites! everyday rituals! attitudes and taboos! and even the detailed preparation techniques involving food and drink in Mesopotamian high culture during the second and third millenniums BCE! as the Mesopotamians recorded them.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Bottero, Jean/ Fagan Bottero, Jean Bottéro, Bottero Jean, Teresa Lavender Fagan
• Assisted by: Teresa Lavender Fagan (Translation), Fagan Teresa Lavender (Translation)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2011
• EAN: 9780226067346
• ISBN: 978-0-226-06734-6
• No. of pages: 152
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 228 mm x 11 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, HISTORY / Middle East / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, Mesopotamia, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, National & regional cuisine, Middle Eastern history, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, National and regional cuisine, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, COOKING / Regional & Cultural / General