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Tom Standage demonstrates how six beverages have far more than merely quenched thirst; they have acted as technologies and catalysts that directed the course of human history. From the advent of agriculture and the founding of cities to the era of globalization, each drink—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—has played a pivotal role in shaping societies, economies, and cultural identities. By weaving together meticulously researched episodes and vivid prose, the book offers a fresh, insightful perspective on world events, revealing how consumption, trade, and innovation around these drinks intersected to influence the rise and fall of civilizations. After reading the book, readers are likely to view their favorite beverages—and the broader stories of our shared past—in a new light.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Tom Standage
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