ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1931, The English Medieval Feast examines the act of feasting and food during the medieval period. The book provides a scholarly look at the human detail involved in the variety of medieval manners and customs which make up the medieval feast. The book introduces the scene of the feast and its service, providing explanations of the food, drink and preparation that comprised the act of the medieval feast. The book also describes in full, certain and notable feasts of the period. The book also includes some historical examination of medieval dietetics which will be of interest to the modern reader.

chapter Chapter I|17 pages

Some Features of English Medieval Life

chapter Chapter II|10 pages

The Food for the Feast and the Cost

chapter Chapter III|81 pages

Preparation of Food

chapter Chapter IV|6 pages

Medieval Drinks

chapter Chapter V|8 pages

The Scene of the Feast

chapter Chapter VI|43 pages

Serving The Feast

chapter Chapter VII|34 pages

Notable Feasts

chapter Chapter VIII|11 pages

Food and Health