Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000 by David Gentilcore

Italy and the Potato: A History, 1550-2000

David Gentilcore

272 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

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Italy, like the rest of Europe, owes a lot to the ‘Columbian exchange'. As a result of this process, in addition to potatoes, Europe acquired maize, tomatoes and most types of beans. All are basic elements of European diet and cookery today. The i...

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