Food and Health in Early Modern Europe: Diet, Medicine and Society, 1450-1800

Name: Food and Health in Early Modern Europe: Diet, Medicine and Society, 1450-1800
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Book Synopsis: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2016Food and Health in Early Modern Europe is both a history of food practices and a history of the medical discourse about that food. It is also an exploration of the interaction between the two: the relationship between evolving foodways and shifting medical advice on what to eat in order to stay healthy. It provides the first in-depth study of printed dietary advice covering the entire early modern period, from the late-15th century to the early-19th; it is also the first to trace the history of European foodways as seen through the prism of this advice. David Gentilcore offers a doctor's-eye view of changing food and dietary fashions: from Portugal to Poland, from Scotland to Sicily, not forgetting the expanding European populations of the New World. In addition to exploring European regimens throughout the period, works of materia medica, botany, agronomy and horticulture are considered, as well as a range of other printed sources, such as travel accounts, cookery books and literary works. The book also includes 30 illustrations, maps and extensive chapter bibliographies with web links included to further aid study.Food and Health in Early Modern Europe is the essential introduction to the relationship between food, health and medicine for history students and scholars alike.

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Discover the fascinating history of food practices and medical discourse in Early Modern Europe with our acclaimed book, Food and Health in Early Modern Europe: Diet, Medicine and Society, 1450-1800. Named a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title in 2016, this book delves into the intricate relationship between foodways and medical advice, providing a comprehensive overview of printed dietary guidance from the late-15th to early-19th centuries.

Join author David Gentilcore on a captivating journey across Europe as he explores diverse food cultures, from Portugal to Poland, Scotland to Sicily, and even the New World. Through the lens of evolving food practices and shifting medical beliefs, Gentilcore offers a unique perspective on how diet and health were perceived and managed in this transformative period.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of European regimens, materia medica, botany, and more as you uncover the complex interplay between food, health, and society. With 30 illustrations, maps, and extensive bibliographies, Food and Health in Early Modern Europe is an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of dietary practices.

Don't miss out on this enlightening exploration of the past that continues to shape our present understanding of nutrition and well-being. Order your copy today and embark on a culinary and medical odyssey through the annals of Early Modern Europe!

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