Liquid pleasures
a social history of drinks in modern Britain
by Burnett, John
"Liquid Pleasures is an engrossing study of the social history of drinks in Britain from the late seventeenth century to the present. From the first cup of tea at breakfast and mid-morning coffee, to an evening beer and a 'night-cap', John Burnett discusses individual drinks and drinking patterns which have varied not least with personal taste but also with age, gender, region and class. He shows how different ages have viewed the same drink as either demon poison or medicine.".
"John Burnett traces the history of what has been drunk in Britain from the 'hot beverages revolution' of the late seventeenth century - connecting drinks and related substances such as sugar to empire - right up to the 'cold drinks revolution' of the late twentieth century, examining the factors which have determined these major changes in our dietary habits."--BOOK JACKET.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Beverages, History, Social aspects of Beverages, Alcoholic beverages, Cocktails, Boissons, Histoire, Aspect social, COOKING, General, Social aspectsPlaces
Great Britain| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Liquid pleasures: a social history of drinks in modern Britain
1999, Routledge
in English
0415131812 9780415131810
|
aaaa
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Community Reviews (0)
Lists
| July 18, 2024 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| December 14, 2022 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| June 16, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| August 15, 2020 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |