Spang, Rebecca L., 1961-

The invention of the restaurant : Paris and modern gastronomic culture / Rebecca L. Spang. - 1st Harvard University Press paperback ed. - Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, c2001. - vii, 325 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Harvard historical studies ; 135 . - Harvard historical studies ; 135. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-315) and index.

9780674006850 (pbk.)


Restaurants--History--France--Paris--18th century.
Restaurants--History--France--Paris--19th century.
Food habits--History--France--Paris--18th century.
Food habits--History--France--Paris--19th century.


Paris (France)--Social life and customs.

647.9544361 / SPA 2001