Description: A Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Description About the Author Stéphane Hénaut's wide-ranging career in food includes working in the Harrods fromagerie, cooking for the Lord Mayor of London's banquets, and selling obscure vegetables in a French fruiterie. The co-author, with Jeni Mitchell, of A Bite-Sized History of France (The New Press), he lives in Mitchell is a teaching fellow in the Department of War Studies, King's College London. The co-author, with Stéphane Hénaut, of A Bite-Sized History of France (The New Press), she lives in Berlin. Product Description A "delicious" (Dorie Greenspan), "genial" (Kirkus Reviews), "very cool book about the intersections of food and history" (Michael Pollan)―as featured in the New York Times"The complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of [France's] . . . most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel."―The New York Times Book ReviewAcclaimed upon its hardcover publication as a "culinary treat for Francophiles" (Publishers Weekly), A Bite-Sized History of France is a thoroughly original book that explores the facts and legends of the most popular French foods and wines. Traversing the cuisines of France's most famous cities as well as its underexplored regions, the book is enriched by the "authors' friendly accessibility that makes these stories so memorable" (The New York Times Book Review). This innovative social history also explores the impact of war and imperialism, the age-old tension between tradition and innovation, and the enduring use of food to prop up social and political origins of the most legendary French foods and wines―from Roquefort and cognac to croissants and Calvados, from absinthe and oysters to Camembert and champagne―also reveal the social and political trends that propelled France's rise upon the world stage. As told by a Franco-American couple (Stéphane is a cheesemonger, Jeni is an academic) this is an "impressive book that intertwines stories of gastronomy, culture, war, and revolution. . . . It's a roller coaster ride, and when you're done you'll wish you could come back for more" (The Christian Science Monitor). Review Praise for A Bite-Sized History of France:"Julia Child developed her passion for French food when she and her husband, Paul, moved to Paris in 1948. I think they would have enjoyed thumbing through 'A Bite-Sized History of France'. . . . The writing is clever, amusing, and knowledgeable."―The Wall Street Journal"In this Franco-American couple's not-so-bite-sized history, the complex political, historical, religious and social factors that shaped some of the country's most iconic dishes and culinary products are explored in a way that will make you rethink every sprinkling of fleur de sel."―Christine Muhlke, The New York Times Book Review"This impressive book intertwines tales of gastronomy, culture, war, and revolution . . . with brisk wit [and] imagination."―The Christian Science Monitor"Pack this one if you're going abroad―or if you're simply hungry. The authors use food and wine as a way to trace French history from ancient times through today."―Time"This engaging book recounts the history of France through its food . . . in lively vignettes."―Foreign Affairs"A fascinating history of France through food [that is] exceptionally well-researched. This culinary history is a treat for Francophiles."―Publishers Weekly"A husband and wife―he is French; she, American―move briskly through the history of France with a picnic basket full of information about the connections between history and gastronomy. . . . A genial journey through history that will leave readers both satiated and ravenous."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A very cool book about the intersections of food and history."―Michael Pollan, New York Times bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind and The Omnivore's Dilemma"There is so much delicious information about About Us We want to provide you with the hottest deals on the internet. 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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: The New Press
MPN: Does not apply
Type: ABIS_BOOK
Edition: Illustrated
Book Title: Bite-Sized History of France : Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenment
Number of Pages: 352 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: New Press, T.H.E.
Topic: Europe / France, Regional & Ethnic / French, General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy), History, Essays & Narratives
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 0.9 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Cooking, Social Science, History
Item Weight: 15.5 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Jeni Mitchell, Stéphane Hénaut
Item Width: 5.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
