Empire of Booze
British History Through the Bottom of a Glass
Henry Jeffreys
An engaging and full-bodied history of Britain and the Empire told through the fascinating and improbable stories of how the world's favorite alcoholic drinks were born. From champagne to whisky, this book follows the rise of Britain to global power and the drinks that symbolized its imperial history. Filled with fascinating trivia and recommendations for how to enjoy these drinks today, Empire of Booze reminds us that Britain's alcoholic innovations are some of its greatest gifts to the world.
Publish Date
2017-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
2017-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2016
Goodreads Rating
3.76
ISBN
1783522240
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-12-26T08:57:12.000Z
You will not read a more entertaining book on alcohol than @HenryGJeffreys' History of Booze, which advances the splendid theory that the country which has most influenced its history over the past few centuries is none other than Britain. – source