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ISBN 10: 0802715524
ISBN 13: 978-0802715524
Author: Tom Standage
New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd
“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.
A History of the World in 6 Glasses 1st Table of contents:
Introduction. Vital Fluids
Beer in Mesopotamia and Egypt
1. A Stone-Age Brew
2. Civilized Beer
Wine in Greece and Rome
3. The Delight of Wine
4. The Imperial Vine
Spirits in the Colonial Period
5. High Spirits, High Seas
6. The Drinks That Built America
Coffee in the Age of Reason
7. The Great Soberer
8. The Coffeehouse Internet
Tea and the British Empire
9. Empires of Tea
10. Tea Power
Coca-Cola and the Rise of America
11. From Soda to Cola
12. Globalization in a Bottle
Epilogue. Back to the Source
Acknowledgments
Appendix. In Search of Ancient Drinks
Notes
Sources
Index
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