The Philosophy of Gin (Hardback)Jane Peyton

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  • 112, 30 black and white illustrations Pages / Published 20 Aug 2020
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Few if any alcoholic drinks have the dramatic and multi-faceted history of gin. In this fascinating new instalment of the British Library’s pocket philosophies, gin is explored through its origins in Holland, where it was popularised by William of Orange; its roots in medicine; its capacity to provide an albeit destructive escapism during the Gin Craze; its influence on language – responsible for the coining of ‘dutch courage’; and its current status as a popular social beverage and a pastime for those keen to experiment with flavouring their own gins. The Philosophy of Gin covers the historic transformation of the beverage, ideal flavour pairings for the gin connoisseur, and how a spirit once given a wide berth by the middle and upper classes now attracts such a large proportion of the British public to choose gin as their tipple of choice.

Additional information

Weight 274 g
Dimensions 207 × 16 mm
ISBN-13

9780712353601

Publisher

British Library Publishing

Imprint

British Library Publishing

Date of Publication

20 Aug 2020

By (author)

Jane Peyton

Pages

112, 30 black and white illustrations

Format

Hardback

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