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Around the Roman table

by Patrick Faas, Shaun Whiteside

This study of ancient Roman cuisine combines historical accounts of dining customs with 150 reconstructed recipes. It explores how imperial conquest influenced cooking techniques, ingredients, and social etiquette from the market stall to the banquet table.

Accession 3329 ISBN 0226233472 Publisher University of Chicago Press
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