- Overview
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This is a world history book that explains the stories behind food by exploring various eras and places.
- Book Intro
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From the Irish potato famine and the passion of former Russian leader Khrushchyov for corn to Ghandi's salt march against the Salt Law, The World History on My Dinner Table provides 10 stories behind different ingredients. This book does not trace simply the origins of each food or ingredient; it instead tells readers about the important history of the world in detail. The interesting facts in this book, such as the hot taste of black pepper that triggered the Age of Discovery or the Dongo pork created by Chinese poet Su Dongpo, will attract the interest of readers. Also, the author cleverly introduces important history of the world such as the Cultural Revolution and the Opium Wars. The story encompasses the path to the modern era, but it doesn't describe the facts in periodic order. It is also very interesting that food was used as a means to introduce history to readers, and the author strikes a balance between the west and east when introducing history. Readers can naturally learn about the world's history with food as the link.
- About the Author
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Lee Young-sook
Lee Young-sook was born in Busan in 1967. Lee majored in Korean language and literature at Yonsei University and received her MA from the graduate school of the same university. Lee previously taught Korean at the Myungduk Foreign Language High School and the Southville International School in the Philippines. Books written by Lee Young-sook include The World History on My Dinner Table, which received the 2nd Changbi Adolescent Literary Award, and World History inside a Closet.
- Award
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The 2nd Changbi Adolescent Literary Awards, The Grand Prize for Education
