About this title: Starting with the Roman invasion this book traces the development of food and cooking in Britain. It outlines the impact of the introduction of many foodstuffs we now think of as quintessentially British and goes on to look at how the colonisation of the New World dramatically altered the culinary landscape; how the introduction of the fork led to improved table manners; how the rapid development of scientific and technological discoveries in the Georgian era affected both the preparation and quality of food; and how the introduction of bottled and canned products in the Victorian era ...
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: English Heritage
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781850749714ISBN:185074971X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: English Heritage
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781850749714ISBN:185074971X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: English Heritage
Date Published: 2005-01-01
ISBN-13:9781850749714ISBN:185074971X
Description: New. 185074971X The 2, 000 year history of British cookery is celebrated in this fully illustrated book, which traces the development of the national diet from our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the Victorian era. Historical events affected our eating habits: the Roman invasion, colonisation of the New World and technological developments during the Industrial Revolution all had an impact. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the introduction ofr bottled and canned products brought about ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: English Heritage
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781850749714ISBN:185074971X
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: English Heritage
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781850749714ISBN:185074971X
Description: New. Traces the development of food and cooking in Britain. This book outlines the impact the Roman invasion had on the nation's diet. It outlines the impact of the introduction of many foodstuffs we think of as British. It is stuffed with recipes from var... read more
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Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The 2, 000 year history of British cookery is celebrated in this fully illustrated book, which traces the development of the national diet from our hunter-gatherer ancestors to the Victorian era. Historical events affected our eating habits: the Roman invasion, colonisation of the New World and technological developments during the Industrial ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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