Eating and drinking in Roman Britain
By: H.E.M. Cool
Publisher: New York; Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9780521802765; 9780521003278
Subjects: Food habits -- Great Britain -- History -- To 1500; Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman
Description: "What were the eating and drinking habits of the inhabitants of Britain during the Roman period? Drawing on evidence from a large number of archaeological excavations, this study shows how varied these habits were in different regions and amongst different communities and challenges the idea chat there was any one single way of being Roman or native. Integrating a range of archaeological sources, including pottery, metalwork and environmental evidence such as animal bone and seeds, this book illuminates eating and drinking choices, providing invaluable insights into how those communities regarded their world. The book contains sections on the nature of the different types of evidence used and how they can be analysed. It will be a useful guide to all archaeologists, and those who wish to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of these materials and how best to use them."--BOOK JACKET.