A unique look at the meaning of the taste for wine in Britain, from the establishment of a Commonwealth in 1649 to the Commercial Treaty between Britain and Fra
"Meticulously researched history…look[s] at how wine and Western civilization grew up together." —Dave McIntyre, Washington Post Because science and technol
"A genial guide to making cheeses and wines at home, plus history, anecdotes and other interesting lore about two of man's oldest crafts." --Dust jacket.
Historians will enjoy this insight into the history of alcohol written by an expert in the field. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s a