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This is a broad-based, comprehensive general study of food in antiquity. The book deals with food as food or nutrition, the discussion revolving around the concrete issues of food availability and the nutritional status of the population. It also treats the nonfood uses of food, focusing on the role of food in forming and marking the social hierarchy. Food defines the group, whether social, religious, philosophical or political.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores food's social and cultural role in antiquity.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding how food shaped ancient societies, this book offers a fascinating dive into the social, religious, and political importance of nourishment in classical times. It reveals how food was much more than sustenance, serving as a marker of social hierarchy and identity. It's a compelling read for anyone curious about the intersections of food, culture, and history.
