The Course of History
Ten Meals that Changed the World
Written by Struan Stevenson , Tony Singh
£16.99
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Reviews
Sheer originality ... my stand out book of the year
Herald
This uniquely engaging read is perfect for those who combine a love for history with a passion for food. Stevenson’s characteristic writing, nicely seasoned with Singh’s mouth-watering meals make a delicious combination'
Scottish Field
About the Book
Many decisions which have had enormous historical consequences have been made over the dinner table, and have been accompanied (and perhaps in influenced) by copious amounts of food and wine. In The Course of History Struan Stevenson brings to life ten such moments, exploring the personalities, the issues and of course the food which helped shape the course of history.
From the claret consumed on the eve of the Battle of Culloden, through the dinners which decided the fates of George Washington, Archduke Ferdinand and Adolf Hitler, to the diplomatic feasts that decided future relations with Russia, China and the Middle East, each chapter covers every detail, character, decision and morsel which decided the course of history.
The Authors
Struan Stevenson
Struan Stevenson served three terms as a Member of the European Parliament for Scotland from 1999 to 2014. He is an award-winning author, lecturer, newspaper feature writer and broadcaster.Tony Singh
Tony Singh MBE is an acclaimed chef and restaurateur. He is the author of several recipe books and has featured on many cookery television shows.Related
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