Spicing Up Britain: The Multicultural History of British Food

by Panikos Panayi

Book Overview

From the arrival of Italian ice-cream vendors and German pork butchers, to the rise of Indian curry as the national dish, Spicing Up Britain uncovers the fascinating history of British food over the last 150 years. Panikos Panayi shows how a combination of immigration, increased wealth, and globalization have transformed the eating habits of the English from a culture of stereotypically bland food to a flavorful, international cuisine.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861896581
• ISBN13: 9781861896582
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"