uses something mundane and everyday to tell vivid and accessible stories about the changing textures of human life.” ― Steven Shapin, The New Yorker “Tom Standage's highly enjoyable chronicle of six beverages that have shaped human destiny is as refreshing as a cool glass of beer on a hot day and as stimulating as that first cup of coffee in the morning.
Incisive, illuminating and swift.” ― Janet Maslin, New York Times “A zippy narrative. His book is loaded with the kind of data that get talked about at the figurative water cooler.
“Standage's bright idea really is bright: a book that divides world history into beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola Ages.
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