Humanities- Banquet: Books

Food culture and cooking from antiquity to the modern era, providing background information along with menus and recipes.

Ecological, historical, and cultural examination of why certain foods are eaten, and how these foods are prepared by different social groups within various geographical regions. 1,600 recipes

Food and its place in human culture and society.

Covers the food history of Antiquity, Empire, renaissance, Medieval, Modern age

Recipes based upon the Roman occupation of Britain.

Ancient Greek and Roman recipes followed by modern adaptations.

Feasting traditions of the Romans with 150 ancient recipes updated for modern cooking.

Discusses food sources and banquet preparation.

Describes some of the foods of ancient Rome, along with recipes for traditional dishes and descriptions of the methods used to prepare them.

Chapters on Celts, Romans, Anglo Saxons, Normans

Mesoptamia cooking and eating

Near and Far East: Mughal, China, Japan, Mongol, Korea,

Information on food culture in Japan, from culinary history and important ingredients to essential daily and special meals.

Recipes inspired by the Ancient China, Japan,

Recipes inspired by the Ancient India.

Recipes inspired by India, Mughal Empire,

Recipes inspired by the East Africa, West Africa, Egypt,

Food preparation and cuisines

Entries on specific foods.

History, society, and culture of the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations.

Recipes inspired by the Ancient Mesoamerica

Recipes inspired by the "New World"

History of Food and Drink in Aztec Civilization

Food and Drink history of Mayan Civilization

Food and drink in daily Incan life.