Gin Glorious Gin

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SKU: 9781472215345
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How Mother's Ruin Became the Spirit of London

By Olivia Williams

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Gin Glorious Gin by Olivia Williams delves into the rich history of gin, exploring its journey from a medical remedy to a cultural staple. The book examines the societal impacts and historical significance of gin, illuminating its role in British history and culture. With intriguing anecdotes and thorough research, it uncovers the fascinating evolution of this beloved spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of gin and its impact on British culture and history. The author delves into the intriguing journey of gin through the ages, highlighting its social and historical significance with engaging anecdotes and thorough research. If you love a mix of history and spirited storytelling, this should be a delightful read.

A colourful and fascinating history of our favourite spirit told through the life and times of our capital city.

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Gin Glorious Gin is a vibrant cultural history of London seen through the prism of its most iconic drink. Leading the reader through the underbelly of the Georgian city via the Gin Craze, detouring through the Empire, to the emergence of cocktail bars in the West End, the story is brought right up to date with the resurgence of class in a glass - the Ginnaissance.

As gin has crossed paths with Londoners of all classes and professions over the past three hundred years, it has become shorthand for metropolitan glamour and alcoholic squalor in equal measure. In and out of both legality and popularity, gin is a drink that has seen it all.

Gin Glorious Gin is quirky, informative, and full of famous faces - from Dickens to Churchill, Hogarth to Dr Johnson - and introduces many previously unknown Londoners, hidden from history, who have shaped the city and its signature drink.

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Gin Glorious Gin by Olivia Williams is highly praised for its engaging exploration of gin's rich history. Described as fun, fascinating, and a real treat for gin enthusiasts, this book provides detailed historical context for the current gin craze. Reviewers appreciate its entertaining and refreshing presentation, making it an ideal gift for gin lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472215345

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 336

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Olivia Williams

About the Author

Olivia graduated with a scholarship in Modern History from St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where she remained for her master's degree. In her final year, she won the Rupert Murdoch Scholarship for student journalism. She worked as a trainee journalist at the Daily Mail before leaving to write GIN GLORIOUS GIN last year. Olivia lives in London, where she is a freelance writer, and a taster of many gins. This is her first book.

She tweets from @tweetingolivia.

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