A History of the World in 6 Glasses

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.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walker Publishing Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2006
Edition ‏ : ‎ Annotated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802715524
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802715524
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 1 x 8.1 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #13,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Coffee & Tea (Books) #12 in Gastronomy History (Books) #163 in World History (Books)
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