Wine: A Global History (Edible Series)

By, Marc Millon

Wine explains winemaking techniques past and present, looking at every part of the process from vine-growing to bottling and marketing, as well as exploring the culture – and character – of wines around the world. Crisp and concise, it is the perfect introduction for novices while offering an engaging chronicle for experts.

(Description from Reaktion Books website)

Food In History

By, Reay Tannahill

[…] Food in History is packed with intriguing information, lore, and startling insights – like what cinnamon had to do with the discovery of America, and how food has influenced population growth and urban expansion.

(Description from Penguin House Publishers’ website)