Szablowski, Witold

How to Feed a Dictator: Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Enver Hoxha, Fidel Castro, and Pol Pot Through the Eyes of Their Cooks

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ISBN 13:
9781785788352
author:
Szablowski, Witold
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Icon Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Social History, Literaturwissenschaft,
Condition:
New
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Description

Cooking for Dictators: A Darkly Funny and Fascinating Look at the Personal Chefs of Five Tyrants In this intriguing book, Witold Szablowski travels the world to uncover the stories of the men and women who cooked for some of history's most notorious leaders. From the savannahs of Kenya to the streets of Baghdad, Szablowski meets the personal chefs who prepared meals for Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Enver Hoxha, Fidel Castro, and Pol Pot. He reveals the challenges and risks of their job, where a single mistake could be fatal, but a well-cooked dish could change lives. Through their stories, Szablowski lifts the veil on what life is like at the heart of power. He explores the strange and often humorous world of cooking for dictators, where the stakes are high and the ingredients are often simple. This book is a fascinating and darkly funny look at the personal chefs who cooked for some of the world's most infamous leaders. With its unique blend of history, culture, and cuisine, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the stories behind the leaders we read about in the news.

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