Food in the Ancient World From a to Z

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.

List of contents

Introduction, How to use this book, FOOD IN THE ANCIENT WORLD A-Z, General bibliography, Index of scientific names, Latin index, Greek index

About the author

Andrew Dalby

Summary

Sensual yet pre-eminently functional, food is of intrinsic interest to us all. This exciting work by a leading authority explores food and related concepts in the Greek and Roman worlds.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Dalby, Dalby Andrew
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.10.2013
• EAN: 9780415862790
• ISBN: 978-0-415-86279-0
• No. of pages: 432
• Series: The Ancient World from A to Z
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; COOKING / General, HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, HISTORY / Reference, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, History: specific events and topics, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Cookery / food and drink / food writing