| Abstract |
The ways of life of four great ancient civilizations-- Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic--are illuminated here through their foodways. As these cultures moved toward settled agriculture, a time of experimentation and learning began. Cities emerged, and with them consumer societies that needed to be supplied. Food Culture in the Ancient World draws on writings of classical authors such as Petronius, Galen, and Cato as well as archeological findings to present intimate insight into ancient peoples. This volume will be indispensable as it complements classical history, cultural, and literature studies at the high school and college levels and informs the general reader. Annotation. The ways of life of four great ancient civilizations-the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Celts-are illuminated here through their foodways. The cultures were moving toward settled agriculture, and it was a time of experimentation and learning. Cities also emerged, and this consumer society needed to be provided for. Food Culture in the Ancient World draws on writings of classical authors such as Petronius, Galen, and Cato and archeological findings to present intimate insight into ancient peoples. This volume will be indispensable to complement Classical history, cultural, and literature studies at the high school level on up and to inform the general reader. Annotation. Insight into the ways of life of four great ancient civilizations-- Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Celtic--complements classical history, cultural, and literature studies at the high school and college levels as it informs the general reader. |
