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The Alcoholic Republic

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The Alcoholic Republic: An American Tradition explores the historical role of alcohol in the United States.

Rorabaugh examines drinking habits from the colonial era through the early 19th century.

The book provides insights into the social, cultural, and economic aspects of alcohol consumption.

It challenges common perceptions about temperance and the effects of alcohol on society.

It delves into the types of alcohol consumed, drinking locations, and the cultural significance of alcohol consumption.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Matt Walsh
to illustrate that widespread alcohol consumption helped shape early American society and institutions.
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Ep. 1822 - Debunking The Most Absurd Anti-Alcohol Propaganda
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Matt Walsh
while criticizing modern alcohol hysteria and emphasizing alcohol’s historical role in America’s colonization and founding.
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Ep. 1856 - DEEP DIVE: How "Civil Asset Forfeiture" Is Robbing Americans Blind
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Jon Kozak
, referencing W.J. Robom's landmark book to acknowledge the high alcohol consumption in New England.
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216. Brewing Community: Labor, Alcohol, and Unrest in Industrial New Britain

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