A History of the World in 6 Glasses
 

A History of the World in 6 Glasses

by Tom Standage

From beer to Coca-Cola, the six drinks that have helped shape human history
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, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period.

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Dániel M
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A definitive read for any food enthuasist. This book should form the core of the would-be reformed history classes for our children that will not teach what the victors made their writers write, but how humanity evolved REALLY with beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and soda.

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  • carolina_shelfari

    carolina_shelfari said:

    it makes drinking a whole lot more interesting and intellectual :)

    posted Friday, September 28 2007
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