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Griffiths John

Tea: The Drink That Changed the World

AndrÈ Deutsch London, 2007,

20.00 €

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Author
Griffiths John
Publishers
AndrÈ Deutsch London, 2007
Keyword
CINA China Chine
Cover description
Very Good
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
No

Description

16mo, hardcover in dj, 384pp, colour & monochrome plate section, sources, index. small former owner's ex-libris sta ow excellent condition. A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant