Post by swedishcook on Jun 26, 2018 17:50:58 GMT -5
My latest email from Goodreads mentioned "A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenment" by Stéphane Henaut and Jeni Mitchell.
The history of France—from the Roman era to modern times—is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. Traversing the cuisines of France’s most famous cities as well as its underexplored regions, this innovative culinary and social history includes travel tips; illustrations that explore the impact of war, imperialism, and global trade; the age-old tension between tradition and innovation; and the ways in which food has been used over the centuries to enforce social and political identities. A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling story of France through its food.
With all the books I read about European history, particularly France lately, I would really love to read this.
The history of France—from the Roman era to modern times—is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. Traversing the cuisines of France’s most famous cities as well as its underexplored regions, this innovative culinary and social history includes travel tips; illustrations that explore the impact of war, imperialism, and global trade; the age-old tension between tradition and innovation; and the ways in which food has been used over the centuries to enforce social and political identities. A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling story of France through its food.
With all the books I read about European history, particularly France lately, I would really love to read this.