Wine: A Global History

Kathleen Burk

Description

Wine: A Global History is the untold story of wine from the Stone Age to the present, stunningly presented.

In the beginning, there was the vine. Wine: a drink, a medicine, a ritual and a commodity. Across millennia, it has been used to celebrate and commiserate, as a negotiating tool and a diplomatic gift. But where – and when – was it first discovered? And how did it become a worldwide phenomenon?

From the planting of grape seeds in conquered territories across ancient Rome, to the uprooting of vineyards during the Chinese Communist Revolution, this is the first truly global survey of wine from acclaimed historian Kathleen Burk. From a symbol of civilisation to the depths of debauchery, the formation of new trade routes to the consolidation of empires, the author traces the story of our contemporary civilisation through one of the world's most ancient – and sought-after – pleasures.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    640
  • Size
    240 x 160mm
  • Publisher
    Profile
  • ISBN
    9781788168984
Stock Code
260699
Our Price
$69.99
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