![]() ![]() I was alerted to Barr's Drink several years ago by Baltimore beer blogger Alexander D. Barr took more of an active stance in favor of the salubrious aspects of good beverages and against American alcoholic prudery (his view, not altogether untrue). The title after the colon continued: A Social History of America. His subject matter, however, was specific to the history of alcoholic beverages in the USA. Drink by Iain Gately - Audiobook Scribd Enjoy millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more, with a free trial Only 11.99/month after trial. In 1999, fellow British writer Andrew Barr published his book, also entitled Drink. In both ancient Greece, and the present millennium, it has been credited with the powers of inspiration and destruction. At times its philanthropic side has appeared to be in the ascendant, at others the psychopath has been at large. Its equivocal influence over civilization can be equated to the polar characters of Dr. ![]() ![]() It is the most controversial part of our diet, simultaneously nourishing and intoxicating the human frame. Throughout history, it has been consumed not just to quench our thirsts or nourish our bodies but also for cultural. For better or worse, alcohol has helped shape our civilization. A spirited look at the history of alcohol from the dawn of civilization to the twenty first century. Yardley quoted from Gately's opening paragraph:Īlcohol is a fundamental part of Western culture. 3.86 Rating details 743 ratings 75 reviews. Jonathan Yardley, a Washington Post columnist and book reviewer, wrote today on Drink: A Cultural History of Alcohol by British writer Iain Gately. ![]()
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