History Of The World In 6 Glasses Summary

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“History of the World in 6 Glasses” By: Tom Standage Lindsey Reynolds AP World History History of the World in 6 Glasses is a book written with the intention of giving readers a condensed history of the world. In this book the author, Tom Standage, goes into detail about 6 drinks that he believes link to the telling of the history of our world; these drinks are Beer, Wine, Spirits, Coffee, Tea and Coca-Cola. Instead of just laying out fact after fact like a typical history book, this book related points in history to things we would understand. Once these relations were made, I started to better appreciate this book. The first drink discussed, beer, was used to define the rise of civilization. Beer was not invented; it was discovered in the Fertile Crescent around the time…show more content…
Coca Cola was made from coca leaves and kola nuts and the coca leaves released minute quantities of cocaine. Cocaine can sharpen the mind and reduce appetite when consumed in small quantities. When alcohol was banned in 1895, Coca Cola was the invigorating non-alcoholic drink that most Americans turned to. During World War two, it became the national drink because soldiers overseas were able to get it for about five cents. The red became a signature look for the beverage and it soon spread globally despite its major competitor, Pepsi. Coca-Cola is the second most globally known term other than OK. The main thesis of A History of the World in 6 Glasses is that beverages helped shape the world as we know it today. The book goes into detail about how each drink shaped politics, affected religion, and started social classes. Standage’s thesis was well written but even better proved. Examples of most of these things were present in each drink. Before reading this book, I underestimated the significance that these drinks would have on our world

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