Menus that Made History: Over 2000 years of menus from Ancient Egyptian foo

This book is a delight. It’s absolutely packed with anecdotes and asides about a so many different meals. There are numerous photos and pictures throughout and there’s also a smattering of recipes from some of the menus.From a Lyons Corner House menu, to the last meal at a famous restaurant, Concorde, Titanic, concentration camps, Hampstead Communist Party inaugural dinner...the list is endless and the book is so much more than food. It looks at class, social divides, prejudice, rationing, social change and packs a huge amount into a tiny tome. I was engrossed from start to finish. Readable, informed, entertaining and a thoroughly brilliant read. A great addition to my shelves.

Bought this for my brother for Christmas, such a stylish book and a great change from a cookbook!

Absolutely amazing. Beautifully written. Great menus. I love it

What a good idea and how well done.

Great book