Eating and Drinking in Roman Britain by H. E. M. Cool - 9780521802765

Name: Eating and Drinking in Roman Britain by H. E. M. Cool - 9780521802765
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Eating and Drinking in Roman BritainAuthor(s): H. E. M. Cool\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521802765, 978-0521802765\nSynopsis\nWhat were the eating and drinking habits of the inhabitants of Britain during the Roman period? Drawing on evidence from a large number of archaeological excavations, this fascinating study shows how varied these habits were in different regions and amongst different communities and challenges the idea that there was any one single way of being Roman or native. Integrating a range of archaeological sources, including pottery, metalwork and environmental evidence such as animal bone and seeds, this book illuminates eating and drinking choices, providing invaluable insights into how those communities regarded their world. The book contains sections on the nature of the different types of evidence used and how this can be analysed. It will be a useful guide to all arch.