The Renaissance Cookbook: Historical Perspectives through Cookery by Berengario delle Cinqueterre offers a fascinating look into 16th-century culinary traditions. Published in 1975 by The Dunes Press, this softcover volume explores the intersection of history and gastronomy with period-accurate illustrations and scholarly insight. It serves as both a practical guide for historical reenactors and a compelling read for food historians, detailing the techniques and tools of the era. Author: Berengario delle Cinqueterre Publisher: The Dunes Press Publication Year: 1975 Format: Softcover / Paperback Language: English ISBN: 0-916-394-01-8 Subject: Renaissance Cooking & History Illustrations: Black and White Woodcut Style Topic: Historical Gastronomy Origin: Printed in the U.S.A. Number of Pages: Not specified Genre: Non-fiction / Cookbook Special Attributes: Illustrated Tape on cover Keywords: Food History, 16th Century, Medieval, Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, Vintage Book, Scholarly, Reenactment, SCA, Period Recipes, Italian Influence, Woodcut Art, Rare Find, Collector, Academic I ship everyday, so expect a fast delivery! Please message me with any questions!
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