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A History of the World In 6 Glasses
by Tom Standage
- FOOD
- 2005
- PAPER
- 240 PAGES
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A history of the world as seen though six key beverages, from the stone age to now. Standage argues, the drinks that mattered are beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Each is a tale of politics, prestige, imperialism, commerce and society. The technology editor for The Economist, Standage documents social and technological trends through the ages in this highly enjoyable chronicle.
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