A History of the World in 6 Glasses Audiobook

" Fascinating. History interpreted from the perspective of what we drink. The crazy thing is that it works, with some important historical implications. "

" This isn't a book about branding, but it's full of interesting facts about the branding and marketing of the beverages discussed in the book and about consumerism in general that I, as a communications professional, found fascinating. "

" Well written and very entertaining. Seamlessly integrates the advent of man's six favorite beverages with the historical events surrounding them. Makes you think whenever you order your next beverage. "

" informative, but a bit dry "

" I got this for a research paper I was doing on coffee and it was a really great resource. I ended up reading the other sections as well because I liked the coffee section so much. I hadn't realized what an impact beverages could have on history and culture; it was definitely enlightening to see how much everyday drinks have changed society or the course of history. The book was also very well written and kept me interested the whole time; Standage may be writing history, but his writing isn't dry or boring like some history books can be. "

" Certainly an interesting, but the experience doesn't quite live up to the intrigue of the title. Reading much like a master's thesis, the book is well-researched in historical details (how beer was accidentally discovered, who showed up in London's coffee houses, etc.) and makes some connective leaps to political or philosophical movements, but often lacks the overarching perspective of how these beverages played a role in shaping human progress. Still a worthy read, if only for the historical tidbits and vocabulary expansion (he's crazy about the word abstemious) "

" A great book on the influence of six different types of beverages on the outcome of world history! "

" It was ok. It was basically a walk through a bunch of history stuff, and how the different drinks played out through that period in world history. "

" The story of war, the industrial revolution, our lingering overseas relationship feelings, and the coming of modern day through coffee, tea, beer, wine, spirits, and cola. Who know that Beer was an accident and was first drank in the early, early BC time? Not me. "

" Easy and fun to read. Where would we be without our coffee, rum, wine, etc? "

" If you enjoy history and beverages, you'll enjoy this book. Lots of interesting insights but ultimately it is a history book. Fortunately I really like history and am no stranger to all six glasses. :-) "

" Sure it's a general history lesson about the importance of beverages, but who doesn't want to know why we all clink glasses at a toast? If nothing else, the book is perfect fodder for cocktail party chatter. "

" loved it - and I'm not usually a history buff, but Standage is definitely one of those authors that turns the facts and dates into a very readable story that you just might learn a bit from. A lot of fun. "

" Very interesting book. You'll never look at spirits, wine, beer, coffee, tea and cola's the same. "

" some interesting factoids, but honestly, this book's claims are vastly exaggerated. Beer did not cause us to cultivate eat grains, nor was tea the reason for the American revolution, nor did coffee cause the Enlightenment. This tendency to hyperbole was a disappointment. "

" Explains my fascination with all potent potables. "

" Entertaining look at some of my favorite beverages. "

" Not bad at all for a required reading and non-fiction. Very interesting stuff actually. "

" Clever little history booklet with interesting facts/theories, starts with how beer was originally our potable water source, moving next to wine, spirits, coffee/ tea, cola and finally bottled water. Well done. I read one chapter at a time between my other books, one drink at a time. "

" Foodie Book Club Book of the month for March. Good read, interesting facts. "

" Interesting where it dealt with the development of the different drinks, but totally oversimplified when it came to the influence of the drinks in history. "

" filled with fun facts. the beer and wine sections were by far the most interesting, with cola being quite good as well. the section on spirits was pretty lame as there are too many types of hard liquor for this thin volume to do much justice. "

" Interesting, but a bit too ambitious. Each chapter left me wanting more. "

" Although I'm a bit skeptical about the author's constant argument of history bending under the power of these beverages directly, this is still one of my favorite non fiction books just for all the awesome facts and stories on some of the most delicious and iconic drinks on the planet. "

" Interesting concept, though the theory seemed a little thin at times. "

" I loved this book. It even inspired onee of my exhibits I created during grad school. "

" A surprisingly fast read. I think having read "Guns, Germs and Steel" helped me power through it. Definitely more interesting than GGS; I found the tea and Coca-Cola chapters particularly interesting, which is a feat, since I am a coffee-and-beer kind of gal. "

" This is a very fun and unexpected read. <br/><br/>It looks at how various liquids consumed by mankind shaped the course of human affairs. These are beer, wine, distilled spirits, coffee, tea and colas. <br/><br/>Not to be missed for those who like a little twist to telling history. "

" It may not appeal to everyone, but I love wacky Histories like this. That take something little like &quot;choice of drink&quot; and explain the world by it. "

" Ridiculously Euro centric. Fun read though. Little bit less scholarly than I might have liked, but I totally should have judged this book by its cover. "

" Great read about the history of man's quest to satisfy thirst and how the drinks themselves changed history. Makes me wonder what beverage is on the horizon to make history next? "

" Interesting read about how six beverages enabled civilization and vice versa. "

" Wonderful book on how beverages shaped the history of the world! "

" Una buena lectura histórica que hace un recorrido por la historia universal, la dinámica del hombre y de sus tragos preferidos "

" An enjoyable jaunt through history in the context of beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee and Coca-cola. "