Drink - A Cultural History of Alcohol (Paperback)

A spirited look at the history of alcohol, from the dawn of civilization to the modern day
Alcohol is a fundamental part of Western culture. We have been drinking as long as we have been human, and for better or worse, alcohol has shaped our civilization. "Drink" investigates the history of this Jekyll and Hyde of fluids, tracing mankind's love/hate relationship with alcohol from ancient Egypt to the present day.
"Drink" further documents the contribution of alcohol to the birth and growth of the United States, taking in the War of Independence, the Pennsylvania Whiskey revolt, the slave trade, and the failed experiment of national Prohibition. Finally, it provides a history of the world's most famous drinks-and the world's most famous drinkers. Packed with trivia and colorful characters, "Drink" amounts to an intoxicating history of the world.

General

Imprint:	Gotham Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	May 2009
Authors:	Iain Gately
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	560
ISBN-13:	978-1-59240-464-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Food & Drink > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59240-464-2
Barcode:	9781592404643

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