Food in the Ancient World from A to Z

<p>Sensual yet pre-eminently functional food is of intrinsic interest to us all. This exciting new work by a leading authority explores food and related concepts in the Greek and Roman worlds.</p><p>In entries ranging from a few lines to a couple of pages Andrew Dalby describes individual foodstuffs (such as catfish gazelle peaches and parsley) utensils ancient writers on food and a vast range of other topics drawn from classical literature history and archaeology as well as looking at the approaches of modern scholars.<br>Approachable reliable and fun this A-to-Z explains and clarifies a subject that crops up in numerous classical sources from plays to histories and beyond. It also gives references to useful primary and secondary reading. </p><p>It will be an invaluable companion for students academics and gastronomes alike.</p>