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A Short History of Drunkenness

From the internationally bestselling author of The Etymologicon, a lively and fascinating exploration of how, throughout history, each civilization has found a way to celebrate, or to control, the eternal human drive to get sloshed.


Author:

  • Mark Forsyth

Narrator:

  • Simon Vance

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 5 h 35 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • History
  • Great occurrences and events
  • Food and drink
  • Drinks
  • Hobby and sports
  • Hobby

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