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Tom Standage

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1) A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Author

Standage, Tom

Language

English

Formats

Audiobook on MP3CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

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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...

2) A brief history of motion: from the wheel, to the car, to what comes next

Author

Standage, Tom

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Pub. Date

2021.

Language

English

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A look at the history of human transportation, from the invention of the wheel through the era of horsepower, trains, and bicycles, revealing how transportation inevitably shapes civilization.