Food in Roman Britain

Food in Roman Britain

by JoanP.Alcock (Author)

Synopsis

This book examines the eating, cooking, and dining habits of the people who inhabited Roman Britain, and makes comparisons with the food and diet in other parts of the Roman Empire. Chapters include dairy products; vegetables, fruits, and nuts; herbs, spices, salt, and honey; and shops and markets.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: first
Publisher: The History Press LTD
Published: 30 Jul 2001

ISBN 10: 0752419242
ISBN 13: 9780752419244

Author Bio
JOAN ALCOCK has a PhD in archaeology, if a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the author of 'Life in Roman Britain'. Until recently she was a Principal Lecturer at South Bank University, where she lectured on history and the history of food, and where she is now an Honorary Visiting Fellow. Her extensive travels in Europe and the Far East have contributed to the writing of this book.