Ancient Wine

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The Search for the Origins of Viniculture

By Patrick E. McGovern

Series: Princeton Science Library

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Ancient Wine by Patrick E. McGovern takes you on a journey through the history of winemaking, exploring its origins and cultural significance. The book delves into archaeological and scientific evidence to uncover how wine was made and consumed in ancient times, highlighting the social and ritualistic aspects accompanying its consumption. It is a fascinating exploration of how this ancient beverage has influenced societies throughout history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of archaeology and oenology, exploring how wine has influenced cultures and societies throughout history. This engaging read offers a blend of scientific inquiry and historical narrative, perfect for those intrigued by ancient beverages and the evolution of winemaking techniques.

Ancient Wine

A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient vinicultureThe history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive account of the earliest stages of the history and prehistory of viniculture, which extends back into the Neolithic period and beyond. Elegantly written and richly illustrated, An

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A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient viniculture.

The history of civilisation is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive account of the earliest stages of the history and prehistory of viniculture, which extends back into the Neolithic period and beyond. Elegantly written and richly illustrated, Ancient Wine opens up whole new chapters in the fascinating story of wine by drawing on recent archaeological discoveries, molecular and DNA sleuthing, and the writings and art of ancient peoples.

In a new afterword, the author discusses exciting recent developments in the understanding of ancient wine, including a new theory of how viniculture came to central and northern Europe.

Series: Princeton Science Library

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Ancient Wine by Patrick E. McGovern has been highly acclaimed, winning prominent awards such as the Grand Prize from the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin and a research prize from the Asociación Internacional de Historia y Civilización de la Vid y el Vino. It also received an honourable mention for the Association of American Publishers' award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Geology and Earth Sciences, underscoring its significant contribution to the historical study of wine.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691197203

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 16 color + 44 b/w illus. 7 maps.

Contributors:

Afterword by Patrick E. McGovern

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 464

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Patrick E. McGovern Series: Princeton Science Library Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Patrick E. McGovern is scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Project for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He is the author of Uncorking the Past and Ancient Brews and has collaborated with Dogfish Head Brewery to recreate a series of ancient ales.