Isbn: 9780483492820 - bap. platinæ de honesta voluptate, de ratione victus, et modo vivendi, de natura rerum et arte coquendi libri x (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a translated compendium of ancient Roman recipes thought to have been written by Platina, the Pope's librarian in the mid-15th century. The work is an invaluable insight into the dietary habits and attitudes of well-to-do Romans. Topics covered include an introduction to herbs used for culinary purposes and medicinal benefits, meat preparation techniques, sauces, and the different styles of cooking various game birds. Especially noteworthy is the book's extensive culinary lexicon, an essential tool for food historians. Overall, this book is a comprehensive resource that provides a fascinating glimpse into the food culture of the Roman Empire and illustrates the enduring influence of ancient culinary traditions on modern gastronomy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…