History of the World in 6 Glasses. Tom Standage

When brewing tea or coffee, refreshing yourself with a Coca-Cola, relaxing with a mug of beer, a glass of wine or something stronger, take a closer look at your drink. History is lurking in its depths! Beer, wine, distillates, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola embody six eras that encompass the development of civilization - from the Stone Age to the present day. As the famous journalist and writer Tom Standage convincingly proves, each of these drinks at a certain period "tonified" the development of culture and "refreshed" the interaction of different societies. Having shed light on their origin, you will each time fill your glasses not just with liquid, but with special historical content, flowing monuments of past eras.