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A History of the World in Six Glasses

by Tom Standage

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A History of the World in Six Glasses

(Walker & Company, 2005)
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A History of the World in Six Glasses looks at human history from the Stone Age to the 21st century in the context of important beverages. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola are the six topics covered. Starting with beer in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and ending with the soda globalization of the 20th century, this fascinating book discusses the range of influence these beverages have had on politics, culture, trade, science, and other key aspects of human history.

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