A Short History of Wine - Couverture souple

Phillips, Rod

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0060937378 ISBN 13 : 9780060937379

Editeur : Harper Perennial, 2002

Synopsis

Variously regarded as a sacred, religious drink, an inebriant, and even the work of the Devil, throughout the ages wine has generated passions that verge on mania. In A Short History of Wine, Rod Phillips tells the story of wine in the Western world with all its grandeurs and miseries. Packed with fascinating stories, unexpected insights, and the myriad tricks of the trade, A Short History of Wine is an essential book for anyone who treats this most venerated drink with the zeal it deserves.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rod Phillips has studied in Canada, New Zealand, and England. He is professor of history at Carlton University, Ottawa, where he teaches courses on the history of alcohol, the family, and French society. He has held fellowships in several countries, and his books have been widely translated.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harper Perennial
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0060937378
• ISBN 13: 9780060937379
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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