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Medieval Cook

By Henisch, Bridget Ann

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Medieval Cook

By Henisch, Bridget Ann

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"Stylish and racy... An excellent book and a delight to read, written with panache and entirely convincing." Professor PETER COSS, Cardiff University. This book takes us into the world of the medieval cook, from the chefs in the great medieval courts and aristocratic households catering for huge feasts, to the peasant wife attempting to feed her family from scarce resources, from cooking at street stalls to working as hired caterers for private functions. It shows how they were presented in the art, literature and moral commentary of the period (valued on some grounds, despised on others), how they functioned, and how they coped with the limitations and the expectations which faced them in different social settings. Particular use is made of their frequent appearance in the margins of illuminated manuscript, whether as decoration, or as a teaching tool.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2013-04-18
Publication Date:
2013-04-18
Publisher:
Boydell Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1843838265
ISBN13:
9781843838265
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
395 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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