Empire of Pleasures by Andrew Dalby
An evocative survey of the sensory culture of the Roman Empire, showing how the Romans themselves depicted their food, wine and entertainments in literature and in art.'[A] scholarly and entertaining book about food, sex, and the fizz of social life' - Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times
'This book is the ideal companion for the armchair tourist' - Classical Review
'cholarly and entertaining book about food, sex, and the fizz of social life' - Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times
'This book is the ideal companion for the armchair tourist.' - Classical Review
Andrew Dalby is a linguist and historian living in France. He is an honorary fellow of the Institute of Linguists and the author of Dictionary of Languages (Columbia, 1998) and the Guide to World Language Dictionaries. He is also the author of several award-winning books on the history of food and wine, including Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece, Empire of Pleasures: Luxury and Indulgence in the Roman Empire, and Dangerous Tastes: Spices in World History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415280730 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415280737 |
| Title | Empire of Pleasures |
| Author | Andrew Dalby |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
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