xx, 756 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 723-732) and index.
Contents
Collecting gathering hunting -- Stock-breeding arable farming: meat, milk, cereals -- The three sacramental foods: oil, bread, wine -- The economy of the markets -- Luxury foods -- The era of the merchants -- New needs: sugar, chocolate, coffee, tea -- Orchards and kitchen gardens -- Science and conscience in the diet.
