PublishedBroadway Press, May 2000 |
ISBN9780517884041 |
FormatSoftcover, 424 pages |
Dimensions23.5cm × 15.2cm |
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 insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.