Gray, Annie
The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781256831
- author:
- Gray, Annie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 19th Century
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Greedy Queen Eating with Victoria by Annie Gray Annie Gray's biography of Britain's most iconic monarch offers a fresh perspective on the life of Queen Victoria, exploring the changing nature of cooking and eating in the Victorian era. This book delves into the Queen's diet, examining her likes and dislikes, and the opinions of those around her. Victoria's relationship with food was complex and deeply personal, with her cooks playing a fundamental role in her life. From her early years to her later years, the Queen's eating habits were shaped by her surroundings and the people who served her. This book takes a close look at the Queen's cooks, revealing the impact she had on the way we eat today. By examining the Queen's relationship with food, Annie Gray provides a new perspective on one of Britain's most beloved monarchs.
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