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  Food in History (Paperback) By (author) Reay Tannahill

  

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  Short Description for Food in HistoryFrom how pepper contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire to how the turkey got its name to what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, this enthralling history of foods is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights about how food has influenced world events. Illustrations.
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  • Publisher: Crown Publications
  • Published: 01 May 2000
  • Format: Paperback 424 pages
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  • Categories: Business & Management | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | History: Specific Events & Topics | Food & Drink | General Cookery
  • ISBN 13: 9780517884041 ISBN 10: 0517884046
  • Sales rank: 115,605

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• 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.