A History of the World in 6 Glasses [J0329]

2006 PB in nice clean condition. An offbeat history of the world traces the story of humankind from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century from the perspective of six different drinks--beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola--describing their pervasive influence during pivotal eras of world history, from humankind's adoption of agriculture to the advent of globalization.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "A fascinating treatise on how the various beverages came into being and how their use, especially of alcohol, evolved as mankind progressed."; "This was a very interesting book detailing the influence of six beverages on world history starting with beer and ending with Coca-Cola. Well written and thought provoking."; "This is a fun,historically accurate read. I was a little disappointed at the lack of inclusion, for example, the history of tea focused mostly on the English with a brief mention to Asia. This is missing the deep, rich history of tea evolution in the many countries and regions of Asia, plus it really only mentions green and black tea."; "I never expected to learn so much history through drinks! This book was informative, easy to follow, and full of interesting connections between beverages and the development of civilizations. A refreshing way to experience history."