A Companion to Food in the Ancient World A Companion to Food in the Ancient World presents a comprehensive overview of the cultural aspects relating to the production, preparation, and consumption of food and drink in antiquity. ? Provides an up-to-date overview of the study of food in the ancient world ? Addresses all aspects of food production, distribution, preparation, and consumption during antiquity ? Features original scholarship from some of the most influential North American and European specialists in Classical history, ancient history, and archaeology ? Covers a wide geographical range from Britain to ancient Asia, including Egypt and Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, regions surrounding the Black Sea, and China ? Considers the relationships of food in relation to ancient diet, nutrition, philosophy, gender, class, religion, and moreISBN: 9781405179409, 1405179406
