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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 Review
Acclaimed 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 identities.
The 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).
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"Food and history can be highly entertaining. Already some sentences in the first chapter (about wine) had me laughing out loud. The book is very well researched and my knowledge of French history is expanded. At the same time I'm finding out fascinating details about French food and drink. I agree with Dorie Greenspan's review on the back cover to savor this book in bite-sized morsels to better enjoy every bite. Even if I haven't finished reading I have already ordered more copies to give away to friends who are interested in food and have traveled around France.
For anyone having trouble reading small print Kindle would be a better option."
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A BiteSized History of France Gastronomic Tales of Revolution War and Enlightenment Stéphane Hénaut Jeni Mitchell 9781620975473 Books Reviews :
A BiteSized History of France Gastronomic Tales of Revolution War and Enlightenment Stéphane Hénaut Jeni Mitchell 9781620975473 Books Reviews
- Food and history can be highly entertaining. Already some sentences in the first chapter (about wine) had me laughing out loud. The book is very well researched and my knowledge of French history is expanded. At the same time I'm finding out fascinating details about French food and drink. I agree with Dorie Greenspan's review on the back cover to savor this book in bite-sized morsels to better enjoy every bite. Even if I haven't finished reading I have already ordered more copies to give away to friends who are interested in food and have traveled around France.
For anyone having trouble reading small print would be a better option. - "A Bite-Sized History of France" provides a feast of Francophile and culinary history served up in easily digestible morsels. Not only do you learn how certain foods and drinks and phrases came to be, you are also introduced to the French history occurring around the food. This book fills the trivia banks on numerous fronts - world history, food, drink, folklore, colloquialisms and more.
Free ARC received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I also pre-ordered this book to give my sister who teaches World History & AP Euro History - many of the tidbits shared in this book would make for fun extra seasoning to her modules and lessons. - Wonderful! Truly bite sized, a few pages a chapter, that are well written, great vocabulary.
Inthralling obscure facts about history. Fantastic tie ins with food.
A great way to learn more about history in general, France and food, without being overwhelmed or bored. - This is a fascinating book that ties the history of France, along with the Roman and Ottoman Empire, up until the present, with the background story of many of France's long loved food and wines! I'm not such a great reader but this book was a page turner for me! The stories are wonderful! If you love food and history, this book is for you!
- I heard an interview with the authors on NPR and decided that I wanted to read this adventure into French gastronomy.
Although I consider myself relatively knowledgeable on the subject, there is always more to learn. This book provides this education. It is delicious! - Thoroughly satisfied with this witty telling of France. I read on my way to France and it helped me indulge in some greats like camambert cheese and know of it's rising story in the trenches of WW I.
- Thanks for a wonderful book. It made me remember many wonderful times in France with great joy. How I wish I had been a Frenchman.
- I enjoyed the book overall and loved learning more about the food and history of France, but I could have done entirely without the pro-Islamic angle. There is a reason why so many French are wary of Islamic influence one may recall horrific terrorist attacks and anti-Semitic incidents at the hands of Muslims in recent years. To be so heavy-handed with sympathetic appeals for tolerance in the wake of such violence left as much a bad taste as an over-seasoned dish.
