A Second Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Food & Drink: Production and Distribution (Paperback)

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This book is a companion to the popular first Handbook by Hagen that explored food proseeing and consumption. It brings together for the first time information from various primary, secondary and archaeological sources in order to build up a composite picture of the production and distribution of food during the Anglo-Saxon period. A vast amount of information on livestock, cereal and vegetable crops, fish, honey, and fermetned drinks is included, together with related subjects such as hospitality, charity and drunkenness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Anglo-Saxon Books (December 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898281122
• ISBN-13: 978-1898281122
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,707,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The everyday world of the Anglo-Saxons brought to life, June 28, 2000

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Ann Hagen's second book has been well reviewed in "Current Archaelogy" and the Council for Independent Archaelogy Newsletter. Ann succeeds admirably in making her book both scholarly and readable. Drawing on archaeological and historical sources, the book covers the 7 centuries from 400 to 1100AD and gives a detailed account of the foodstuffs and drinks - not to mention tabooed food - available to the Anglo-Saxons. Topics range from food production and distribution through to the food supply when travelling, hospitality, charity and Anglo-Saxon weights and measures. A fascinating read, for specialists and the interested reader alike.