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The power of beer

Paperback • 2026 • English • 1. edition

The power of beer: how thirst drove us from the Stone Age to the Industrial Age

By Lars Marius Garshol

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About the book

This is the story of how our desire for beer drove us through history, from the beginning until today. Because so many people wanted it so much beer has been a major source of power throughout history, from prehistoric chieftains to modern Japan. Beer gave the Netherlands the power to become an independent country, and the British Empire was built on beer. The book uses government statistics to show these are not empty claims. By tracing the long lines the book makes beer history make sense, sho...Show more

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ISBN

9781291600704

Publisher

Lars Marius Garshol

Published year

2026

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The power of beer

Format

Paperback

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