Wine and the Vine: An Historical Geography of Viticulture and the Wine Trade
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Book Overview
Very few books have products as diverse as those of the grape vine: even fewer have products with such a cultural significance. Wine and the Vine provides an introduction to the historical geography of viticulture and the wine trade from prehistory to the present. It considers wine as both a unique expression of the interaction of people in a particular environment, rich in symbol and meaning, and a commercial product of great economic importance...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0415031206
ISBN13:9780415031202
Release Date:April 1991
Publisher:Routledge
Length:436 Pages
Weight:2.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"
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Excellent source for reading about how wine shaped the world
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Tim Unwin's book does an excellent job of tracing how the making, trading, and consuming of wine has shaped the modern world, touching on theology, sociology, and economics. A wonderful and revealing ride detailing the evolution of wine from its earliest days through the present.
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