A Companion to Food in the Ancient World presents a comprehensive overview of the cultural aspects relating to the production, preparation, and consumption of food and drink in antiquity. Provides an up-to-date overview of the study of food in the ancient world. Addresses all aspects of food production, distribution, preparation, and consumption during antiquity. Features original scholarship from some of the most influential North American and European specialists in Classical history, ancient history, and archaeology. Covers a wide geographical range from Britain to ancient Asia, including Egypt and Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, regions surrounding the Black Sea, and China. Considers the relationships of food in relation to ancient diet, nutrition, philosophy, gender, class, religion, and more  Abstract: A Companion to Food in the Ancient World presents a comprehensive overview of the cultural aspects relating to the production, preparation, and consumption of food and drink in antiquity. 

A Companion to Food in the Ancient World》全面介绍了与古代食品和饮料的生产、准备和消费有关的文化方面。对古代世界的食物研究提供了最新的概述。涉及古代食品生产、分配、准备和消费的所有方面。以一些最有影响力的北美和欧洲古典史、古代史和考古学专家的原创学术成果为特色。涵盖了从英国到古代亚洲的广泛地理范围，包括埃及和美索不达米亚、小亚细亚、黑海周边地区和中国。考虑了食物与古代饮食、营养、哲学、性别、阶级、宗教等方面的关系。

摘要：《古代世界的食物伴侣》全面介绍了与古代食物和饮料的生产、准备和消费有关的文化方面。