About the Book: In Cheese: A Global History, food historian Andrew Dalby offers a succinct yet authoritative journey through the world’s oldest civilized food. Through bite-sized chapters, Dalby traces the origins of cheese—from prehistoric beginnings to its modern revival—highlighting ancient varieties, Roman luxury cheeses, medieval quality tests, and even a quirky tale of how Samuel Pepys saved his Parmesan during the Great Fire of London. He explores cheese’s role in sparking global trade and questions whether genuine cheese can withstand modern pressures like pasteurization and mass production. Richly illustrated and packed with fascinating facts, regional history, and historic recipes, this compact read is a delightful snack for fans of Stilton, Brie, or pecorino alike
