British Food: An Extraordinary Thousand Years of History (Arts And Traditions Of The Table: Perspectives On Culinary History Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- A masterful and witty account of Britain&’s culinary heritage. This a revised and updated edition of an award-winning book, recognized as the authoritative work on the subject of British food. It is a breathtaking attempt to trace the changes to and influences on food in Britain from the Black Death, through the Enclosures, the Reformation, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of Capitalism to the present day. There has been a recent wave of interest in food culture and history and Colin Spencer&’s masterful, readable account of Britain&’s culinary history is a celebrated contribution to the genre. There has never been such an exciting, broad-scoped history of the food of these islands. It should remind us all of our rich past and the gastronomic importance of British cuisine. &“A breathtakingly comprehensive, wide-ranging and fascinating food history.&” —Daily Mail
- Copyright:
- 2003
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 400 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781908117779
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781908117038
- Publisher:
- Grub Street Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 04/03/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Colin Spencer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Cooking, Food and Wine
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.