--- product_id: 279095227 title: "Food in History" price: "S/.219" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/279095227-food-in-history store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Food in History **Price:** S/.219 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Food in History - **How much does it cost?** S/.219 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/279095227-food-in-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Food in History by Tannahill, Reay online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Je m'intéresse non seulement à la cuisine mais à son histoire et même si je possède déjà un grand nombre de livres sur le sujet celui ci vaut la peine d'être lu et relu. Review: Reay Tannahill is probably better known as an historical novelist but her Food in History is described as ‘a serious overview of food as a catalyst of social and historical development.’ Her account of what we have eaten over the centuries begins in the pre-historic period. The earlier sections will be of interest to social historians, to foodies (since when has that been a word?) and to anyone setting a novel in ancient Egypt or sixth century China (surely someone must be attempting the latter). From a family historian’s point of view, it is the last two parts (of six), covering 1492 onwards, that will be most relevant. Many foods that we take for granted were not available in Britain until comparatively recently. The impact of the age of exploration on our diet was unparalleled. It is not a coincidence that section five begins in 1492, when Columbus was sailing blue (or more plausibly grey) oceans. Tannahill also looks at the influence of the European Grand Tour, the industrial revolution and the use of pesticides, on what we ate and how we produced, prepared and stored food. If you want to make sure that the characters in your novel are not chomping on an anachronistic tomato, if you want to know what great great granny might have served for dinner or if you are interested in the way in which food and historical events interrelate, I can recommend this book. There are line drawings, notes on sources and an extensive bibliography to take you further. I particularly like the way in which the author weaves the history of food in to the wider historical context. This is a true social history. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #183,649 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #264 in History of Civilization & Culture #617 in Anthropology #701 in Cooking Education & Reference | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (134) | | Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.84 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0517884046 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0517884041 | | Item weight | 590 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 448 pages | | Publication date | 10 May 1995 | | Publisher | Crown | ## Images ![Food in History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91iMWkGJt2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***N on 7 January 2019* Je m'intéresse non seulement à la cuisine mais à son histoire et même si je possède déjà un grand nombre de livres sur le sujet celui ci vaut la peine d'être lu et relu. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***T on 12 December 2017* Reay Tannahill is probably better known as an historical novelist but her Food in History is described as ‘a serious overview of food as a catalyst of social and historical development.’ Her account of what we have eaten over the centuries begins in the pre-historic period. The earlier sections will be of interest to social historians, to foodies (since when has that been a word?) and to anyone setting a novel in ancient Egypt or sixth century China (surely someone must be attempting the latter). From a family historian’s point of view, it is the last two parts (of six), covering 1492 onwards, that will be most relevant. Many foods that we take for granted were not available in Britain until comparatively recently. The impact of the age of exploration on our diet was unparalleled. It is not a coincidence that section five begins in 1492, when Columbus was sailing blue (or more plausibly grey) oceans. Tannahill also looks at the influence of the European Grand Tour, the industrial revolution and the use of pesticides, on what we ate and how we produced, prepared and stored food. If you want to make sure that the characters in your novel are not chomping on an anachronistic tomato, if you want to know what great great granny might have served for dinner or if you are interested in the way in which food and historical events interrelate, I can recommend this book. There are line drawings, notes on sources and an extensive bibliography to take you further. I particularly like the way in which the author weaves the history of food in to the wider historical context. This is a true social history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***K on 21 February 2021* Historical anecdotes that my food scientist daughter found amazing. ## Frequently Bought Together - Food in History - An Edible History of Humanity - Food: A Culinary History (European Perspectives: A Series in Social Thought and Cultural Criticism) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/279095227-food-in-history](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/279095227-food-in-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*