A Short History of Wine - Couverture souple

Phillips, Rod

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0140290281 ISBN 13 : 9780140290288

Editeur : Penguin, 2001

Synopsis

This engaging book traces the history of wine in the Western world with its attendant grandeurs and miseries. Through fascinating anecdotes and unexpected insights Phillips recreates the great eras of wine consumption, with their different values and palates, and conveys the sheer awfulness of much that has been drunk and enjoyed. "Rather than buy an expensive bottle, next time you have a thirst (for knowledge) consider buying this book instead" Colin Price Beech, Literary Review "A serious but unassuming little book - you'll be amused by it's lack of presumption." Iain Finlayson, The Times "...every page contains a nugget or two which astonishes." Andrew Jefford, Evening Standard

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Rod Phillips was educated in Canada, New Zealand and England. He is professor of history at Carleton University, Ottawa and is the editor of The Journal of Family History. He has held fellowships in a number of countries, his books have been widely translated and he has researched the history of wine throughout both the New and Old Worlds.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0140290281
• ISBN 13: 9780140290288
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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