Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Dedication vii
3. Contents ix
4. Note on Transliterations xiii
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. City & Environment 21
8. 2. Bread & Survival 56
9. 3. Luxury & Variety: Everyday Food 94
10. 4. Luxury & Variety: Everyday Drink 124
11. 5. Domestic Space 156
12. 6. Fashion & Deportment 191
13. Conclusion 223
14. Appendix A: Major Articles of Furniture 235
15. Appendix B: Major Utensils for Cooking and Eating 238
16. Appendix C: Major Articles of Clothing 242
17. Notes 245
18. Bibliography 291
19. Index 307