O'Meara, Mallory

Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol

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ISBN 13:
9781787387737
author:
O'Meara, Mallory
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.49 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Women's Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.05

Description

Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol The history of drink is often seen as a male tradition, but this is a story that has been overlooked for far too long. In Girly Drinks, Mallory O'Meara sets out to uncover the forgotten history of women making, serving and drinking alcohol. From the ancient world to the present day, women have played a vital role in the production and consumption of alcohol. This book tells the stories of the women who have been erased from history, from distillers and brewers to bartenders and drinkers. With whip-smart insight and boundless curiosity, O'Meara reveals the fascinating history of women's involvement in the world of drink. By exploring the lives of women like Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and the real Veuve Clicquot, O'Meara dismantles the myth that drink is a male tradition. Instead, she shows how women have fought to preserve and promote their own traditions, often in the face of patriarchal opposition. This is a story that will surprise and delight anyone who thinks they know the history of drink.

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