A Dark History of Gin

Brings out the 'dark side' of gin — the lesser—known version of gin's history, as well as the tales of sinister, sad or criminal behaviour.

A Dark History of Gin looks at the origins and development of a drink which seems to have a universal and timeless appeal. Historian Mike Rendell explores the origins of distilling in the ancient world and considers the how, when, where and why of the ‘happy marriage’ between distilled spirits and berries from the juniper bush. The book traces the link b...