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This is a fascinating and timely study of the far-flung sources of our food supply -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail *
After reading this you’ll never sit down to dinner without finding a trace of empire in your meal again * Strong Words *
A wholly pleasing book, which offers a tasty side dish to anyone exploring the narrative history of the British Empire -- Max Hastings * Sunday Times *
Revelatory... Original, thought-provoking and highly entertaining -- Daisy Goodwin * The Times *
Dazzling… This book’s treatment of food in the empire is innovative and exciting… A remarkable achievement * Guardian *

The Hungry Empire

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A Paperback / softback by Lizzie Collingham

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    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 09/08/2018
    ISBN13: 9780099586951, 978-0099586951
    ISBN10: 0099586959
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    Social and cultural history Cultural studies: food and society Globalization

    Description

    Book Synopsis


    Trade Review
    This is a fascinating and timely study of the far-flung sources of our food supply -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail *
    After reading this you’ll never sit down to dinner without finding a trace of empire in your meal again * Strong Words *
    A wholly pleasing book, which offers a tasty side dish to anyone exploring the narrative history of the British Empire -- Max Hastings * Sunday Times *
    Revelatory... Original, thought-provoking and highly entertaining -- Daisy Goodwin * The Times *
    Dazzling… This book’s treatment of food in the empire is innovative and exciting… A remarkable achievement * Guardian *

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