A Short History of Drunkenness by Mark Forsyth

A Short History of Drunkenness

Mark Forsyth

248 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

nonfiction food and drink history funny informative lighthearted fast-paced
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From the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshed.“An entertainin...

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Moods

informative 91%
funny 78%
lighthearted 60%
relaxing 21%
reflective 19%
adventurous 8%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 41%
slow 1%

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