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The only general history of food that covers the complete history of humankind, from the earliest times to the present day. A perfect gift for the many who enjoy cooking and entertaining.
Synopsis
From the earliest evidence of human consumption around half a million years ago to the era of the drive-through diner, Martin Jones unfolds the history of the human meal and its huge impact both on human society and the ecology of the planet.