
Bread
A Slice of History
The History Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 1. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7524-4748-3 (ISBN)
Description
Throughout changing history and changing civilisations, bread's importance has been expressed in folklore, culture, religion and politics. Bread symbolises fertility, prosperity and protection against evil, and provides healing and consolation in times of hardship. It is also good to eat. The past 130 years, in particular, have seen dramatic changes in the way bread is made and in the patterns of consumption. Whether you like your bread white, sliced and wrapped or stone-ground and wholemeal or in the form of baguettes, bagels or brioche, this book will tell you how it evolved and the technological, social and economic changes that brought the various forms to your local baker or supermarket.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
264 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-4748-3 (9780752447483)
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JOAN ALCOCK has a PhD in archaeology, is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the author of Life in Roman Britain. Until recently she was a Principal Lecturer at South Bank University, where she lectured on history and the history of food, and where she is now an Honorary Visiting Fellow. Her extensive travels in Europe and the Far East have contributed to her writing.