FOOD: THE HISTORY OF TASTE

Since earliest times food has encompassed so much more than just what we eat - whole societies can be revealed and analyzed by their cuisines. In this wide-ranging book, leading historians from Europe and America piece together from a myriad of sources the culinary accomplishments of diverse civilizations, past and present, and the pleasures of dining. Throughout, the entertaining story of worldwide food traditions provides the ideal backdrop to today's roaming the globe for great gastronomic experiences.