Author: Tom Standage
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780802715524
Language: English
Publish Date: 31/05/2005
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Three glasses that contain alcohol Chapter 3Three glasses that contain caffeine Chapter 4The impact of these six glasses on historical trends Chapter 5Summary & Review How Will You Measure Your Life?
Listening to the summary audiobook of "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" by Tom Standage offers a fascinating and accessible way to explore the pivotal role that six beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—have played in shaping human history and culture. This concise overview distills complex historical narratives into engaging insights, highlighting how these drinks have influenced economies, societies, and global interactions throughout the ages. Ideal for busy listeners, it provides a compelling synthesis of history that sparks curiosity and encourages deeper exploration into the interconnectedness of food, drink, and civilization.
Tom Standage, the Deputy Editor of The Economist, graduated with a degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Oxford University. He is also a BBC current affairs commentator, best-selling author, and former author of Wired, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and other media outlets. Other than A History of the World in 6 Glasses, he also authored Writing on the Wall, An Edible History of Humanity, and The Victorian Internet.
- In 'A History of the World in 6 Glasses', Tom Standage illustrates how six beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—have significantly influenced the development of human civilization. Each drink is presented as a lens through which to understand societal changes, trade relations, and cultural shifts throughout history.
- Standage emphasizes the role of coffee in shaping the Age of Enlightenment, serving as a catalyst for intellectual discourse and social gatherings. Coffeehouses emerged as important venues for the exchange of ideas, ultimately contributing to revolutionary movements in Europe and America.
- The narrative culminates with the global spread of cola in the 20th century, capturing the essence of modern globalization and consumer culture. Standage argues that this beverage symbolizes the interconnectedness of world economies and the cultural implications of brands.
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Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
Author: Tom Standage
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780802715524
Language: English
Publish Date: 31/05/2005
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Three glasses that contain alcohol Chapter 3Three glasses that contain caffeine Chapter 4The impact of these six glasses on historical trends Chapter 5Summary & Review How Will You Measure Your Life?
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Listening to the summary audiobook of "A History of the World in 6 Glasses" by Tom Standage offers a fascinating and accessible way to explore the pivotal role that six beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—have played in shaping human history and culture. This concise overview distills complex historical narratives into engaging insights, highlighting how these drinks have influenced economies, societies, and global interactions throughout the ages. Ideal for busy listeners, it provides a compelling synthesis of history that sparks curiosity and encourages deeper exploration into the interconnectedness of food, drink, and civilization.
Tom Standage, the Deputy Editor of The Economist, graduated with a degree in Engineering and Computer Science from Oxford University. He is also a BBC current affairs commentator, best-selling author, and former author of Wired, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, and other media outlets. Other than A History of the World in 6 Glasses, he also authored Writing on the Wall, An Edible History of Humanity, and The Victorian Internet.
- In 'A History of the World in 6 Glasses', Tom Standage illustrates how six beverages—beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola—have significantly influenced the development of human civilization. Each drink is presented as a lens through which to understand societal changes, trade relations, and cultural shifts throughout history.
- Standage emphasizes the role of coffee in shaping the Age of Enlightenment, serving as a catalyst for intellectual discourse and social gatherings. Coffeehouses emerged as important venues for the exchange of ideas, ultimately contributing to revolutionary movements in Europe and America.
- The narrative culminates with the global spread of cola in the 20th century, capturing the essence of modern globalization and consumer culture. Standage argues that this beverage symbolizes the interconnectedness of world economies and the cultural implications of brands.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
