Food in Antiquity - A Survey of the Diet of Early Peoples

Informationen zum Autor Don R. Brothwell is an archeologist and author of The Bog Man and the Archeology of People . He teaches at the University of York. Patricia Brothwell is a writer and researcher. Klappentext This world-wide survey of the eating and drinking habits of early peoples covers a broad geographical range, from the early populations of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas to Mediterranean cultures. From meat, insects, vegetables, and fruits to cooking oils and beverages, each source of sustenance is described in terms of who consumed it, how it was prepared, and how it spread from its region of origin. 254 illustrations. Zusammenfassung The story they unfold is a compelling one that sheds much light on the intricate detective work! the problems and rewards! of biological research in archeology.

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• Authors: D. R. Brothwell, D. R. Brothwell Brothwell, Don R. Brothwell, Don R. (University of York) Brothwell, Don R. (University of York) Brothwell Brothwell, Patricia Brothwell, Brothwell Patricia
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.03.1998
• EAN: 9780801857409
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-5740-9
• No. of pages: 288
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > General, dictionaries, tables; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; COOKING / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Diets, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / Weight Loss, Cookery / food & drink etc, Diets & dieting, Archaeology, Ancient World, Diets and dieting, nutrition, Cookery / food and drink / food writing, food history; diet history