Olivia Williams

Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother's Ruin Became the Spirit of London

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ISBN 13:: 9781472215345
author:: Olivia Williams
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Headline
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 4.1 x 20.3 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Gin Glorious Gin: How Mother's Ruin Became the Spirit of London by Olivia Williams is a vibrant cultural history that explores the enduring legacy of gin in London. From its origins as a popular spirit during the Georgian era to its current status as a symbol of metropolitan glamour, this book delves into the complex and often contradictory world of gin. Through its fascinating narrative, Gin Glorious Gin reveals how gin has been shaped by the city's diverse inhabitants over the past three hundred years. With a cast of characters that includes both famous figures and lesser-known individuals, this book offers a fresh perspective on London's history and its most iconic drink.

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