A Short History of Coffee - Couverture souple

Kerr, Gordon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0857304208 ISBN 13 : 9780857304209

Editeur : Oldcastle Books Ltd, 2021

Synopsis

Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history?

In his riveting new book, A Short History of Coffee, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global obsession with coffee, from its Ethiopian origins, the legends, myths, geographical locations and somewhat eccentric characters that have helped make it the staple that it is today.

Proliferating in high streets, towns and cities across Europe, coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years, and has succeeded in creating new and exciting hubs of commerce, news and debate, where deals could be done and revolution could be incited. Yet, despite coffee's very modern role, its origins stretch back to the days of intrepid travellers and merchants, who told tales of this new and exotic beverage that uplifted and enlivened the drinker.

Following the growth in popularity through to the 21st century explosion of coffee shop culture, A Short History of Coffee lifts the Vegware lid on both the business of coffee, as well as the pleasures that it brings its drinkers. Gordon Kerr masterfully balances an exploration of the history of this iconic beverage, whilst also delving into the frothy brew of business, politics, and money that accompanies it.

Praise for Gordon Kerr

'Informative, fascinating and extremely well-researched...Gordon Kerr's book is a mini masterpiece' - Rob Minshull, ABC Brisbane on A Short History of the Vietnam War

'Factual and even-handed, Kerr presents a fair-minded introduction of basic Chinese history' - Booklist on A Short History of China

'Thoroughly rewarding' - Travelmag on A Short History of the Middle East

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, Africa, China, Brazil, the First World War, the Vietnam War, the Middle East, Korean War and An Introduction to Religion. He divides his time between Dorset and Southwest France.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oldcastle Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0857304208
• ISBN 13: 9780857304209
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible