From its origins in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to the growing industry in Australia, New Zealand and the USA today, Varriano examines how wine is made, and how it has been used in rituals, revelries and remedies throughout history. And from inebriate or tipsy hedonist to teetotaller and abstinent, he investigates the history of wine's transformative effects on body and soul in art, literature and science around the world, from the mosaics of ancient Rome to the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Pablo Neruda and the paintings of Caravaggio, Bosch and Manet. A fascinating exploration of the history of wine, Wine: A Cultural History will delight all those who like a glass of Pinot Noir with their dinner, as well as those who are interested in the rich history of human creativity and consumption.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Reaktion Books
ISBN-13
9781861897909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
97580722
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wine: a Cultural History
Author
John Varriano
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Alcohol
Publication Year
2010
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
190mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John Varriano
Series Title
Edible
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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