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Food in the ancient world from A to Z

by 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.

Accession 3324 ISBN 0415232597 Publisher Routledge
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