{"title":"Peter Scholliers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enlightening world of Peter Scholliers, an esteemed author renowned for his in-depth exploration of history through the lens of everyday items. Scholliers possesses a unique talent for weaving historical narratives that delve into the rich and often overlooked aspects of food history, with a particular emphasis on bread, a staple that has played a significant role across cultures throughout the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his notable work, \u003cem\u003eA History of Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, Scholliers takes readers on a captivating journey through time, examining how bread has not only fueled everyday lives but also shaped societies and economies. His engaging storytelling and meticulous research provide an enjoyable and educational experience for anyone interested in history and military contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Scholliers' books are a treasure trove for history enthusiasts, offering accessible insights that blend scholarly research with fascinating narratives. Perfect for both casual readers and history buffs, his works illuminate the subtleties of past human experiences, making the past come alive in the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-bread-by-peter-scholliers-9781350361768","title":"A History of Bread","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, everything revolved around bread. Providing more than half of people’s daily calories, bread was the life-source of Europe for centuries. In the middle of the 19th century, a third of household expenditure was spent on bread. Why, then, does it only account for 0.8% of expenditure and just 12% of daily calories today?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA History of Bread\u003c\/em\u003e, Peter Scholliers delves into the history of bread to map out its defining moments and people. From the price revolution of the 1890s that led to affordable and pure white bread, to the taste revolution of the 1990s that ushered in healthy brown bread, he studies consumers, bakers, and governments to explain how and why this food that once powered an entire continent has fallen by the wayside, and what this means for the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom prices and consumption to legislation and technology, Scholliers shows how the history of bread has been shaped by subtle cultural shifts as well as top-down decisions from ruling bodies. From the small home baker to booming factories, he follows changes in agriculture, transport, production, and policy since the 19th century to explain why bread, once the centre of everything, is not so today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848286916844,"sku":"9781350361768","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21529963482668.jpg?v=1758971335"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-scholliers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}