A History of the World in 6 Glasses

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 26. svi 2009. - Broj stranica: 336
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.
 

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Introduction Vital Fluids
1
Civilized Beer
24
The Delight of Wine
43
The Imperial Vine
69
High Spirits High Seas
93
The Drinks That Built America
112
The Great Soberer
133
Empires of Tea
175
CocaCola and the Rise of America
223
Epilogue Back to the Source
266
Acknowledgments
275
Notes
285
Sources
291
Index
301
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O autoru (2009)

Tom Standage is deputy editor of The Economist and author of six history books, including Writing on the Wall, The Victorian Internet, and the New York Times bestseller An Edible History of Humanity. He lives in London.

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