Alcohol in World History

Name: Alcohol in World History
Price: 58.99 USD
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ISBN: 9780415311526

✍️ Hames, Gina

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📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“This isn't for home cooks seeking recipes or kitchen tips. It’s for history buffs curious about the sociological impact of beverages. If you want ingredient lists, technique advice, or culinary inspiration, this book will disappoint you entirely.

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Hames, Gina

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🏛 Routledge 📅 2012 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780415311526

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📝 Description: Alcohol in World History

From the origins of drinking to the use and abuse of alcohol in the present day, Alcohol in World History combines archaeological evidence with historical case studies to produce a fascinating exploration of drink and its cultural meanings in contemporary society

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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Gina Hames delivers a scholarly yet accessible entry for our drinks section, synthesizing archaeology and historical case studies to explore the social life of alcohol. This title is not suited for bartenders seeking drink recipes, home mixologists looking for preparation techniques, or readers wanting light leisure reading. However, for those seeking a thoughtful, academic foundation in beverage history and cultural foodways, it stands as an informative and worthwhile addition to the shelf.

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⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Eatbook Family —

⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

★★★★★

This isn't for home cooks seeking recipes or kitchen tips. It’s for history buffs curious about the sociological impact of beverages. If you want ingredient lists, technique advice, or culinary inspiration, this book will disappoint you entirely.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

Gina Hames delivers a scholarly yet accessible entry for our drinks section, synthesizing archaeology and historical case studies to explore the social life of alcohol. This title is not suited for bartenders seeking drink recipes, home mixologists looking for preparation techniques, or readers wanting light leisure reading. However, for those seeking a thoughtful, academic foundation in beverage history and cultural foodways, it stands as an informative and worthwhile addition to the shelf.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, this is a historical non-fiction work about culture and archaeology, not a cookbook. You won't find measurement guides, ingredient lists, or photographs of dishes.

Not at all. It analyzes the societal impact of alcohol rather than offering culinary techniques. Buy this only if you want to understand history, not how to cook a meal.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

The text explores how alcohol has shaped human civilizations from ancient times to now. It relies on archaeological findings and historical case studies rather than personal anecdotes. The focus remains on the cultural meanings and societal roles of drinking, avoiding specific regional cuisine details in favor of broad historical analysis.