Food in History

Reay Tannahill
Crown/Archetype
 9780517884041
0-517-88404-6

An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling.

read more…

insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.