| A History of the World in 6 Glasses Contributor(s): Standage, Tom (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802715524 ISBN-13: 9780802715524 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA OUR PRICE: $16.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quenchthirst. According to the author of "The Victorian Internet," six of them havehad a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming thedefining drink during a pivotal historical period. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | World - General - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic- General - Cooking | History |
| Dewey: 394.12 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.70 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The New York Times Bestseller "There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history." --Los Angeles Times Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization--from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch's signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again. |