Drink: a cultural history of alcohol
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Published:
New York : Gotham Books, c2008.
Physical Desc:
x, 546 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.
Status:
North Natomas
641.21 G258 2008
Description
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.
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.
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English
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9781592403035 (hardcover) :, 1592403034 (hardcover)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 499-527) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Gately, I. (2008). Drink: a cultural history of alcohol. New York, Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gately, Iain, 1965-. 2008. Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol. New York, Gotham Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gately, Iain, 1965-, Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol. New York, Gotham Books, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gately, Iain. Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol. New York, Gotham Books, 2008.
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