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A History of the World in Six Glasses
Book • 2006
In 'A History of the World in 6 Glasses', Tom Standage explores how six beverages have shaped the course of human history.
The book delves into the social, political, and economic impacts of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola, each representing a distinct era in human civilization.
Standage argues that these drinks are not just ways to quench thirst but also technologies that have advanced culture and catalyzed the interplay of different societies.
The book covers a broad timeline, from the adoption of agriculture and the birth of cities to the advent of globalization, providing a unique and engaging perspective on world history.
The book delves into the social, political, and economic impacts of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola, each representing a distinct era in human civilization.
Standage argues that these drinks are not just ways to quench thirst but also technologies that have advanced culture and catalyzed the interplay of different societies.
The book covers a broad timeline, from the adoption of agriculture and the birth of cities to the advent of globalization, providing a unique and engaging perspective on world history.
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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as the author of a book about the history of alcohol.
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