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    ​A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage | Book Summary | Readtrepreneur
    (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book but an unofficial summary.)


    Throughout human history, 6 drinks did much more than just quench thirst. They told the story of humanity from Stone Age to the 21 st century. A History of the World in 6 Glasses is a unique book which tells the history of human through the lens of 6 drinks. They are beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola. These 6 glasses all holds an important standing in the history of humanity.
    (Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com. It is not affiliated with the original author in any way)

    "The mouth of a perfectly contented man is filled with beer" – Tom Standage

    For Tom Standage, each drink is a different kind of catalyst, bringing us closer to where we are today. Each drink has it own unique story and history. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again! We are our history. Theodore Roosevelt once said that the more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.

    P.S. We are not makers of history. We are made by history. Learn the history of humanity with this unique lens of 6 glasses.
     

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherReadtrepreneur Publishing
    Release dateJun 7, 2018
    ISBN9781386016069

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    • 5/5
      This book is for everyone that appreciates gaining a deeper understanding of how things came to be, and what made is possible
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      The book shows the clear story of humanity through beverages. These drinks pertain knowledge and the spread of new concepts through a simple thing we consume.