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Around the Roman table / Patrick Faas ; translated from the Dutch by Shaun Whiteside ; edited by the author

This study of ancient Roman cuisine combines historical accounts of dining customs with 150 reconstructed recipes. It explores how imperial conquest influenced cooking techniques, ingredients, and social etiquette from the market stall to the banquet table.

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