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Synopsis
Traces the history of cattle's role in shaping cultural and world affairs, evaluating its inspiration of art, warfare, and religion as well as its influence on food and labor, in an anecdotal account that shares recipes and covers such topics as the ancient Mediterranean bull-fighting rings and the perilous state of beef production in the western world. 35,000 first printing.
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"Beef . . . is like the perfectly cooked steak, a rare thing. [It combines] intelligence with accessibility and superb research with genuine enthusiasm" (Simon Majumdar, author of Eat My Globe)
"This wonderful book gives us a greater understanding of the history - and importance - of cattle" (Todd English, chef and restaurateur)
"The cow is a universal symbol and a universal resource. Its myth and history, from its first high status to its final sorry state in today's intensive food culture, is richly researched and tenderly told" (The Times)
"The authors make a good case for their subject . . . a book which will make farmers and consumers shout alternately with rage and recognition" (Yorkshire Post)
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A cultural history of cattle with an emphasis on gastronomy
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