Foods, Feasts, and Celebrations

Foods, Feasts, and Celebrations
ISBN-10
1499464711
ISBN-13
9781499464719
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2016-12-15
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Authors
Margaux Baum, Tehmina Bhote

Description

Many entries in the historical record and examples from popular culture show nobles, knights, kings, and peasants alike celebrating with food and drink. In this book, medieval agriculture, food preparation, and eating are explored in equal measure. With vivid examples from historical manuscripts, paintings, frescoes, and more, this book opens a window for readers into the culinary worlds and celebratory rituals of the people of the Middle Ages. From typical foods of the common people, to the most dazzling and lavish displays of consumption by kings and queens, this volume is sure to sate readers' appetites for knowledge about the era.

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