A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Tom Standage
A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Tom Standage New York Times Bestseller * Soon to be a TV series starring Dan Aykroyd "There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash…
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Tom Standage
New York Times Bestseller * Soon to be a 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 TimesBeer, 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. 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. 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.
As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate