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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 9th printing. The binding is clean and tight with very light wear to edges. Text and images unmarked.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: New. From the cassoulet that won a war to the crepe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.
Paperback. Condition: New. From the cassoulet that won a war to the crepe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.
Language: English
Published by The New Press, New York, 2019
ISBN 10: 1620975475 ISBN 13: 9781620975473
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" (Publishers Weekly), A Bite-Sized History of France is a thoroughly original book that explores the facts and legends of the most popular French foods and wines. Traversing the cuisines of France's most famous cities as well as its under-explored regions, the book is enriched by the 'authors' friendly accessibility that makes these stories so memorable" (The New York Times Book Review). This innovative social history also explores the impact of war and imperialism, the age-old tension between tradition and innovation, and the enduring use of food to prop up social and political identities.The origins of the most legendary French foods and wines - from Roquefort and cognac to croissants and Calvados, from absinthe and oysters to Camembert and champagne - also reveal the social and political trends that propelled France's rise upon the world stage.'In this Franco-American couple's not-so-bite-sized history, the complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of the country's most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel' - Christine Muhlke, The New York Time Book Review'A husband and wife - he is French; she, American - move briskly through the history of France with a picnic basket full of information about the connections between history and gastronomy.a genial journey through history that will leave readers both satiated and ravenous' - Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" ( Publishers Weekly) , A Bite-Sized History of France (The New York Times Book Review Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 333 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.
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ISBN 10: 1620975475 ISBN 13: 9781620975473
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ISBN 10: 1620975475 ISBN 13: 9781620975473
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Seller: Gallix, Gif sur Yvette, France
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Paperback. Condition: New. From the cassoulet that won a war to the crepe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.
Language: English
Published by The New Press, New York, 2019
ISBN 10: 1620975475 ISBN 13: 9781620975473
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" (Publishers Weekly), A Bite-Sized History of France is a thoroughly original book that explores the facts and legends of the most popular French foods and wines. Traversing the cuisines of France's most famous cities as well as its under-explored regions, the book is enriched by the 'authors' friendly accessibility that makes these stories so memorable" (The New York Times Book Review). This innovative social history also explores the impact of war and imperialism, the age-old tension between tradition and innovation, and the enduring use of food to prop up social and political identities.The origins of the most legendary French foods and wines - from Roquefort and cognac to croissants and Calvados, from absinthe and oysters to Camembert and champagne - also reveal the social and political trends that propelled France's rise upon the world stage.'In this Franco-American couple's not-so-bite-sized history, the complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of the country's most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel' - Christine Muhlke, The New York Time Book Review'A husband and wife - he is French; she, American - move briskly through the history of France with a picnic basket full of information about the connections between history and gastronomy.a genial journey through history that will leave readers both satiated and ravenous' - Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) Acclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" ( Publishers Weekly) , A Bite-Sized History of France (The New York Times Book Review Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 396 pages. French language. 9.30x6.00x1.20 inches. In Stock.
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