Tom Standage
Born: 01-01-1969
Tom Standage is a British journalist and author known for his expertise in technology and history. He serves as the deputy editor of The Economist and has written several acclaimed books, including "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" and "The Victorian Internet." Standage's work often explores the intersections of technology, culture, and society, providing insightful perspectives on historical and contemporary issues.
Book summaries for books written by Tom Standage
Quotes
Beer was not invented, it was discovered.
Wine is the most civilized thing in the world.
Spirits provided a compact, portable, and potent form of alcohol.
Coffee is the beverage of the modern world.
Tea was the preferred drink of the British Empire.
Coca-Cola became a symbol of American capitalism and culture.
Water is the essential drink for survival.
Beer was the foundation of the first civilizations.
Wine was integral to the religious rituals of ancient cultures.
Spirits played a role in the rise of global trade and exploration.
Coffeehouses were centers of intellectual and social exchange.
Tea became a symbol of British social status and refinement.