Food in the Ancient World from A to Z by Andrew Dalby

Food in the Ancient World from A to Z by Andrew Dalby

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.

'As well as giving pleasure, this book will provide an excellent start for a study of food in the ancient world' - Dr Joan Alcock, Minerva, vol.15, no. 3, May 2004

Dalby's book is one, where, on looking up one entry, you are diverted to another and another so that an hour has passed before you realise, somewhat guiltily, what you should be seeking. - Dr Joan Alcock, Minerva, vol.15, no. 3, May 2004

'It can be read for pleasure just as much as instruction. The only problem is putting it down ... Dalby manages to write for everybody. He never assumes specialist knowledge despite being a fully fledged classicist and an acknowledged expert in the field. But he never talks down to his audience either or underplays the importance of understanding a text in its original language. A safe birthday present for anybody who is interested in food or its history.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'For the professional scholar, this volumes helps to fill [a] gap. Dalby's introductory material ... is aimed at the intelligent, non-specialist reader ... both audiences will find this a useful book ... Indiviudal entries offer a wealth of fascinating and often surprising information ... this is a timely book.' - The Classical Review

'As well as giving pleasure, this book will provide an excellent start for a study of food in the ancient world.' - Minerva

'It can be read for pleasure just as much as instruction. The only problem is putting it down. ' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'For the professional scholar, this volumes helps to fill [a] gap. Dalby's introductory material ... is aimed at the intelligent, non-specialist reader ... both audiences will find this a useful book ... Indiviudal entries offer a wealth of fascinating and often surprising information ... this is a timely book.' - The 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	9780415862790
ISBN 10	0415862795
Title	Food in the Ancient World from A to Z
Author	Andrew Dalby
Series	The Ancient World From A To Z
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2013-10-25
Number of pages	432
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