Boozing by Marie Campbell

Are you an inquisitive person interested in learning about the history of alcohol and drinking? Would you appreciate an entertaining and informative guide highlighting the development of a wide range of alcoholic beverages and their popularity throughout different periods in history? Are you ready to learn about anti-alcohol movements and the role alcohol has played in religions and power structures around the world? Then keep reading!

Alcohol is a powerful beverage. There are mixed emotions surrounding it: Some drink for enjoyment, and others are entirely dependent. It has benefits, and it most certainly has drawbacks. But whether you enjoy a beer, some rum, or you simply can’t stand it, wouldn’t you like to know how it came to life?

Boozing looks beyond the history of alcohol and drinking. It’s a thoroughly entertaining canter through an interesting timeline of how different forms of alcohol were developed, how folks in different parts of the world and cultures have reacted to alcohol consumption, and how historical drinking culture has impacted on today’s drinking trends.

Inside Boozing, you’ll discover:

• The earliest history of booze through a light-hearted and factual accidental story; it’s a happy one!
• The religious and spiritual importance of alcohol in diverse cultures and different eras. Could it be a gift from the gods?
• The industrialization and globalization of drinks: Cocktail culture, the rum rebellion, sugar and slaves, the green hour, and, of course, hangovers!
• How drinking created a moral panic during the 19th and 20th centuries, including anti-alcohol movements and prohibitions provoking strong reactions from society.
• Whether there should be concern about today’s drinking culture: Are the trends disturbing, and do we know enough about the effects of drinking?

Let us help you take a shot at appreciating the uniqueness of every drink you come across. After reading this book, you’ll have all your questions answered and your curiosity satisfied. Now, that’s the spirit!

Are you ready to have a pleasant look at alcohol? Then grab a drink–alcoholic or not–and start reading Boozing now!