Eating With Emperors: 150 Years Of Dining With Emperors, Kings, Queens... And The Occasional Maharajah
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Blake Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Miegunyah Press, 2009
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating work of historical non-fiction chronicles a century and a half of opulent dining experiences among the world's most powerful figures. It meticulously details the lavish banquets, unique culinary preferences, and significant meals shared by emperors, kings, queens, and maharajas, offering a rare glimpse into the intersection of power, politics, and gastronomy. The narrative uncovers the elaborate preparations, exotic ingredients, and social rituals that defined royal tables across different eras and cultures. Readers will discover how food served not only as sustenance but also as a tool for diplomacy, a display of wealth, and a reflection of societal norms. This book presents a fascinating journey through history, seen through the lens of extraordinary culinary traditions.
Author: Blake Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Miegunyah Press, 2009
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This captivating work of historical non-fiction chronicles a century and a half of opulent dining experiences among the world's most powerful figures. It meticulously details the lavish banquets, unique culinary preferences, and significant meals shared by emperors, kings, queens, and maharajas, offering a rare glimpse into the intersection of power, politics, and gastronomy. The narrative uncovers the elaborate preparations, exotic ingredients, and social rituals that defined royal tables across different eras and cultures. Readers will discover how food served not only as sustenance but also as a tool for diplomacy, a display of wealth, and a reflection of societal norms. This book presents a fascinating journey through history, seen through the lens of extraordinary culinary traditions.