Cooking in Europe 1650-1850 /
Ivan Day.
- Westport, Conn. : Oxford : Greenwood ; Harcourt Education [distributor], 2008.
- xxvii, 216 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
- The Greenwood Press 'daily life through history' series .
- The Greenwood Press 'daily life through history' series (Conn., US). .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: from the Baroque Era to the Victorian Age - The Baroque and Rococo Era, 1650-1750 - The reign of Louis XV to the French Revolution, 1750-1800 - The reign of Napoleon to the Victorian era, 1800-1850.
From the Baroque Era to the Victorian Era, 1650-1850, unprecedented changes took place in food and dining habits of European society. This daily life aspect of history will come alive for students and food enthusiasts as they read and try out these recipes, most translated into English for the first time. The author has tried all the recipes and makes helpful comments for the modern cook after each recipe.