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Food and Drink in Antiquity: A Sourcebook: Readings from the GraecoRoman World (Bloomsbury Sources in Ancient History),Used
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Amid growing interest in food and drink as an academic discipline in recent years, this volume is the first to provide insight into eating and drinking by focusing on what the ancients themselves actually had to say about this important topic.A thorough and varied sourcebook, it is structured thematically and is a unique asset to any course on food and foodways. The chronological scope of the material extends from Greece of the 8th century BCE to the Late Roman Empire of the 4th century CE. Each chapter consists of an introduction along with a concluding bibliography of suggested readings. The excerpts themselves, rendered in clear and readable English that remains faithful to the original Latin or Greek, are set in their proper social and historical context, with the author of each passage fully identified.An unparalleled compilation of essential source material for Classics courses and with a wide range of evidence, drawing upon literary, inscriptional, legal and religious testimony, Food and Drink in Antiquity will also be particularly well suited to the interdisciplinary focus of modern food studies.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Food and Drink in Antiquity'? A: 'Food and Drink in Antiquity' focuses on the insights and perspectives of the ancient Greeks and Romans regarding their eating and drinking practices, providing a comprehensive sourcebook structured thematically.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John F. Donahue, who compiles various excerpts from ancient texts to illustrate the topic of food and drink.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The chronological scope of the book extends from the 8th century BCE in Greece to the Late Roman Empire of the 4th century CE.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic courses? A: 'Food and Drink in Antiquity' is an excellent resource for academic courses on Classics, food studies, and interdisciplinary studies related to ancient history.
- Q: How is the content of the book organized? A: The content is organized thematically, with each chapter containing an introduction and a bibliography of suggested readings, making it easy to navigate.
- Q: What type of sources does the book include? A: The book includes a wide range of evidence, drawing from literary, inscriptional, legal, and religious testimonies from the ancient world.
- Q: What is the format of the excerpts in the book? A: Excerpts in the book are rendered in clear and readable English while remaining faithful to the original Latin or Greek texts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Food and Drink in Antiquity' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 15, 2015.