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A Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Food: Processing and Consumption

Information from various sources is here brought together to build up a picture of how food was grown, conserved, prepared and eaten during the period from the beginning of the fifth century to the eleventh century. No specialist knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon period or language is needed, and many people will find it fascinating for the views it gives of an important aspect of Anglo-Saxon life and culture.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 189 pages

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