Format:
260 pages
,
illustrations
,
24 cm
ISBN:
9781908984906
,
1908984902
Content:
"'Wine: A social and cultural history of the drink that changed our lives' looks at how wine has been used to demarcate social groups and genders, how wine has shaped facets of social life as diverse as medicine, religion, and military activity, how vineyards have transformed landscapes, and how successive innovations in wine packaging have affected and been affected by commerce and consumption. Wine is an entertaining and informative exploration of the drink's social and cultural impact and an essential addition to the library of any wine enthusiast."--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Language:
English
Keywords:
Wein
;
Kultur
;
Geschichte
