Order History
Premium Membership & Rewards
Help Center / FAQ
A History of the World in 6 Glasses
By Tom Standage
Paperback
$18.99
By Tom Standage
7|
Premium Members save an extra 10% and all Members collect stamps to save with Rewards. 10 stamps = $5.Learn More
Select a store to view item availability.
Notes From Your Bookseller
Notes From Your Bookseller
How often a fresh lens opens a whole new world! The whole of human history divided into six eras, each defined by a different beverage. It's a refreshingly new kind of history sure to captivate readers.
New York Times Bestseller * The inspiration for the TV series starring Dan Aykroyd
“There aren't many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” -Los Angeles Times
Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage's deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization-from the adopt...
From the B&N Reads Blog
Our November and December Picks Are Here!
We’ve reached the time of year where our childlike wonder is restored, and the magic of the season feels like even our wildest dreams could come true. Our Monthly Picks are here for six all-new adventures, unique and familiar. Prepare to decipher imagination from reality, be swept away into a Dickensian fable, span time with […]
Read More