European Gastronomy: The Story of Man's Food and Eating Customs

By W.K.H. Bode

Book Overview

Presents an historical and anthropologic study of the evolution of gastronomy. The scope of the book includes eating customs throughout the ages, from the ancient Greeks to modern practices. Overall, the social and cultural aspects of preparing, presenting, eating and enjoying food and drink for their own sake are explored.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470235721
• ISBN13: 9780470235720
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"