Herlihy, Patricia
Vodka: A Global History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861899293
- author:
- Herlihy, Patricia
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 12 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Food & Drink, Reference & Gastronomy, Gastronomy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Vodka: A Global History by Patricia Herlihy is a fascinating exploration of the spirit's origins and rise to global popularity. From its mysterious beginnings in 14th-century Eastern Europe to its current status as a transatlantic phenomenon, this book delves into the complex history of vodka. The author reveals how vodka overcame obstacles such as American Prohibition and was banned in Russia on the eve of World War I, yet continued to flourish despite these challenges. Along the way, it became ingrained in Eastern European culture, particularly in Russia, where standards in vodka production were first set. Illustrated with photographs, paintings, and graphic art, Vodka: A Global History offers a visually engaging account of this colorless, tasteless, and odorless liquor that has been enjoyed by both the rich and the poor throughout its existence.
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