The Bloodless Revolution – A Cultural History of Vegetarianism: From 1600 to Modern Times - Softcover

Stuart, Tristram

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393330648 ISBN 13: 9780393330649

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2008

Synopsis

Hailed by critics on both sides of the Atlantic, The Bloodless Revolution is a comprehensive history of vegetarianism, "draw[ing] the different strands of the subject together in a way that has never been done before" (Keith Thomas, author of Man and the Natural World).

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Review:

‘Fascinatingly detailed, luxuriously appointed...elegantly conceived, well written, combining proper scholarship with readability, it is a genuinely revelatory contribution to the history of human ideas.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Extraordinary...Stuart writes with flair and intelligence, and this debut shows that he is destined to be a luminous presence in his literary generation...He might even make some converts to vegetariansim itself.’ A.C. Grayling, Independent on Sunday

‘This is intellectual history at its most scintillating, as passionate and vibrant as any swashbuckling romp or perilous adventure.’ Observer

‘[A] massive and magnificently detailed history of radical vegetarianism...a wonderful book, crammed with original research and written with verve, wit and passion. The most enthralling work of cultural history I have read in years.’ Independent

‘Clearly, a staggering amount of research and dedication has gone into this book and its author displays an extraordinary breadth of knowledge and didactic ability...this makes for fascinating and compelling reading.’ Sunday Times

‘Mr Stuart has a relaxed, semi-anecdotal style which repays both careful engagement and lighter dipping...with the balance of an easy style and comprehensive research, he avoids most of the pitfalls of popular histories in which seeming ephemera take centre stage.’ The Economist

‘This well-written book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to get to grips with the philosophical history of vegetarian debate.’ BBC History Magazine

‘This book is rich in anecdotes of interesting if not altogether sympathetic characters.’ The Spectator

‘Tristram Stuart has certainly done his homework...[he] provides some charming vignettes.’ Catholic Herald

‘Tristram Stuart has written a stimulating intellectual history with extensive bibliography and precise notes. There are also some intriguing illustrations.’ The Tablet

Sunday Times:

'Clearly, a staggering amount of research and dedication has gone
into this book...fascinating and compelling reading.'

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0393330648
• ISBN 13: 9780393330649
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 688