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Food in the ancient world from A to Z / Andrew Dalby

This reference work provides an A-to-Z overview of food and drink in the Greek and Roman worlds. It covers foodstuffs, utensils, and ancient writers, using literary and archaeological sources to examine classical culinary practices.
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