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Drink

A Cultural History of Alcohol

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By: Iain Gately
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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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.

©2008 Iain Gately (P)2019 Tantor World Popular Culture Social Sciences Imperialism Gastronomy Witty Food & Wine Funny Africa
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Comprehensive History • Entertaining Exploration • Informative Content • Global Perspective • Educational Insights

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I got this free. I am glad I spent the time . I learned some things. But...not nearly as enjoyable or fun as expected. it feels more like a lecture and at times an anti alcohol book.

doing this in the blind as audible has screwed up the interphase again

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I learned a whole lot more than I thought I would. I didn't expect there to be so much world history covered in this book. Well done!

A detail account of why you should be drinking

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I really enjoyed this a lot. My favorite audio book I’ve listened too. Make sure to remember that you WILL want to drink over the course of it so keep that in mind while listening!

Amazing!

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One of the big three, well researched, great narrator and very enlightening. A must for history buffs and causal read alike.

Study the history of food, sex and alcohol to knew all that is humanity

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I was given this book because I have a very negative view of alchohol. Far from a prohibitionist but not quite a free drinker, I've learned a bit more about my relationship with alchohol in a positive way.

An excellent review of the history of alchohol.

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