Originally published in 1931, The English Medieval Feast examines feasting and food in the medieval period. The book provides a scholarly look at the human detail involved in the variety of medieval manners and customs that make up the medieval feast. The book introduces the scene of the feast and its service, explaining the food, drink, and preparations that comprised the medieval feast. The book also describes in full certain notable feasts of the period. The book also includes some historical examination of medieval dietetics which will be of interest to the modern reader.
Condition: Vintage Very Good. Text is unmarred. Binding is tight with no loose pages. Dust Cover has some rubbing and a minor fold at the top edge. Previous owner's name inscribed is obscured by dust jacket
Publishing details
George Allen & Unwin (1967)
Hardcover: 288 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0367193799
Weight : 530 g
Dimensions : 13.9 x 1.7 x 21.6 cm
LV-TEM-885