Food in civilization
Subtitle: how history has been affected by human tastes
By: Carson I.A. Ritchie.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Published: 1981
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Food -- History; Civilization -- History
Description: This book argues that food has influenced the world more than geography, wars, or culture. It explores the spread of prehistoric agriculture through the growth of ancient civilizations as well as the lure of the spice trade and finally the effect of technology on the production and transportation of food. National food policy continues this powerful force.
Notes: Includes index.