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"A History of the World in 6 Glasses" Quotes
A fascinating exploration of the world's history through the lens of six influential beverages.
history | 336 pages | Published in NaN
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Beer was not invented, it was discovered.
discoverybeer
Wine is the most civilized thing in the world.
winecivilization
Spirits provided a compact, portable, and potent form of alcohol.
spiritsalcohol
Coffee is the beverage of the modern world.
coffeemodern world
Tea was the preferred drink of the British Empire.
teabritish empire
Coca-Cola became a symbol of American capitalism and culture.
coca-colaamerican capitalism
Water is the essential drink for survival.
watersurvival
Beer was the foundation of the first civilizations.
beercivilizations
Wine was integral to the religious rituals of ancient cultures.
winereligious rituals
Spirits played a role in the rise of global trade and exploration.
spiritsglobal trade