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The Dining Nobility: From the Burgundian Dukes to the Belgian Royalty

By Paul Janssens , Siger Zeischka

Book information

Publisher
ASP - Academic & Scientific Publishers
Year
2008
ISBN
9054874694, 9789054874690
Language
englishfrench
Format
PDF
Filesize
66 MB (69119817 bytes)
Series
Food Studies
Edition
Bilingual
Pages
270\268
Time added
2016-09-26 00:18:52
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Description

Presenting a rare glimpse into the dining rooms of Belgian nobility from the Middle Ages to modern times, specialists in the field discuss gastronomy and festive culture in a historical and sociological context. This stunning work provides insights into both the culinary proclivities and table manors of these epic gourmands, answering such questions as What was the daily menu of the dukes of Burgundy? What was behind the sudden enthusiasm for saltwater fish in the 17th century? and Why were exotic desserts so popular in the 19th century? A valuable addition to the historical study of Belgian Noblemen and the ruling elite, this bilingual collection—presented in both English and French—creates a wonderfully rich portrait of the past, from the dukes of Burgundy to Belgian royalty.

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