Roman Cooks (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Harcum, Cornelia Gaskins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330328876 ISBN 13 : 9781330328873

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book, a comprehensive study on Roman cooks, presents a comprehensive examination of their lives and work. The author delves into their duties, explores the historical role they played, and offers an analysis of the social and economic forces that shaped the profession. The author considers cooks as described in Plautus, a primary source and guideline for understanding their role. The author places cooks within the larger context of Roman society and culture. Drawing on inscriptions, literature, and other sources, the work highlights the evolution of Roman cooking and its significance as an art form. It explores the skill and expertise required as well as the social and economic factors that elevated cooking to a new dimension of sophistication and artistry. Through an engaging examination of literary and epigraphic evidence, the author brings to life the cooks, their kitchens, and the essential contributions they made to Roman dining experiences. From the bustling Forum to lavish banquets, the author illustrates the historical importance of these culinary professionals and their enduring legacy in shaping Roman cuisine and culture.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330328876
• ISBN 13: 9781330328873
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 89
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