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Food and society in classical antiquityFood and society in classical antiquity

Food and society in classical antiquity1999

Peter Garnsey

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Based upon a wide range of source material and evidence, the author examines food, the taboos surrounding it, its allocation within the family and its social and cultural significance within Greek, Roman and Jewish societies.

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First published
1999
OL Work ID
OL1957371W

Subjects

Civilization, ClassicalClassical CivilizationFood habitsFood supplyHistoryClassical antiquitiesFeeding BehaviorRoman WorldGreek World

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