| Description |
viii, 311 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them 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. A History of the World in 6 Glasses presents an original, well-documented vision of world history, telling the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. For Standage, each drink is a kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. After reading his clever and enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again. |
| Subject |
Beverages -- History.
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Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- History.
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Tea -- History.
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Coffee -- History.
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Cola drinks -- History.
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| Genre |
Staff picks Adult collection.
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| Added Title |
History of the world in six glasses |
| ISBN |
9780802714473 |
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0802714471 |
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9780802715524 (pbk.) |
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0802715524 (pbk.) |
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