Bread: A Global History

Bread: A Global History

This book covers the entire history of bread, from the ancient origins 20,000 years ago all the way to the elite traditions of eating white bread of today and everything in between. "Bread" is all about the history of the loaf and how many different changes have been put into its development and the path that it has taken throughout time. This book dives deep into the beginnings of bread and how different factors shaped the different styles of bread across the ancient world, but also how bread will advance into the future. In addition to the history of bread, this book also contains a glossary of styles of bread and how they all differ and how diverse a simple loaf of bread can really be.

This book is a fascinating look at both ends of the spectrum of bread history. From the ancient origins of grains being ground into a pulp and cooked on hot rocks, to the modern advancements of biotechnology and major cultural forces, William Rubel paints an incredible history of bread. This book is truly a cornerstone of understanding the history behind bread and everything that bread encompasses, including many different kinds and what makes each one different.

William Rubel

Reaktion Books

Oct 15, 2011