num_pages: 448
description: An enthralling world history of food from prehistoric times to the present. A favorite of gastronomes and history buffs alike, Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights--like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.
language: English
title: Food in History
titlecomplete: Food in History
genres: Foodie, Historical, Food Writing, Cookbooks, Food, Food History, Nonfiction, Cooking, History, Food and Drink
ratings_count: 1555
publisher: Crown