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Tom Standage
ISBN: 9781843545958
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
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Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than simply quench our thirst. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola - have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history during pivotal epochs. This book reveals the intricate interplay of different civilizations by appreciating each drink as a kind of technology.
Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than simply quench our thirst. As Tom Standage relates with easy authority and charm, six of them - beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola - have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history during pivotal epochs. From humankind's adoption of agriculture and the birth of cities to the advent of globalization, Standage reveals the intricate interplay of different civilizations by appreciating each drink as a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture. After reading his clever and enlightened book, you may never look at your favourite drink in quite the same way again.
| ISBN | 1843545950 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | ISBN13 | 9781843545958
(What's this?) | | Pages | 312 | | Publisher | Atlantic Books | | Published in | London | | Imprint | Atlantic Books | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 129 | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2007 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY | 394.12 | |
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"'A thoroughly entertaining, nicely-written book filled with snappy little anecdotes and amusing asides... Delightful' Joe Queenan 'As refreshing as a cool glass of beer on a hot day and as stimulating as that first cup of coffee in the morning. There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history' LA Times"  Be the first to write a customer review
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