The Kingdom of Rye, 77: A Brief History of Russian Food

by Goldstein, Darra
ISBN: 9780520383890
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Overview

Celebrated food scholar Darra Goldstein takes readers on a vivid tour of history and culture through Russian cuisine.

The Kingdom of Rye unearths the foods and flavors of the Russian land. Preeminent food studies scholar Darra Goldstein offers readers a concise, engaging, and gorgeously crafted story of Russian cuisine and culture. This story demonstrates how national identity is revealed through food--and how people know who they are by what they eat together. The Kingdom of Rye examines the Russians' ingenuity in overcoming hunger, a difficult climate, and a history of political hardship while deciphering Russia's social structures from within. This is a domestic history of Russian food that serves up a deeper history, demonstrating that the wooden spoon is mightier than the scepter.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Goldstein, Darra
  • ISBN: 9780520383890
  • Condition: Used
  • Number Of Pages: 192
  • Publication Year: 2022