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A History of the World in 6 Glasses
Uncover the profound influence of six iconic beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola—as catalysts for human civilization. This breakdown of Tom Standage's seminal work reveals how these liquids drove agriculture, fueled empires, ignited intellectual revolutions, and shaped global identity.
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“Uncover the profound influence of six iconic beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola—as catalysts for human civilization. This breakdown of Tom Standage's seminal work reveals how these liquids drove agriculture, fueled empires, ignited intellectual revolutions, and shaped global identity.”
— Tom Standage, A History of the World in 6 Glasses
history, beverages, civilization
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of history, beverages, civilization and better judgment in how they apply it.
Tom Standage brings a credible and useful lens to history, beverages, civilization, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.