A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenment

by Stephane Henaut and Jeni Mitchell

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From the cassoulet that won a war to the crepe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.
  • ISBN10 1620972522
  • ISBN13 9781620972526
  • Publish Date 10 July 2018
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint New Press
  • Format eBook
  • Language English