A Short History of Coffee

Gordon Kerr

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English

Oldcastle Books Ltd
30 September 2021

Social & cultural history; Food & society

Having conquered the world's taste buds and established itself as a staple in our daily lives, coffee has mirrored the moods and movements of society for centuries - yet, how much do we know about its history?

In his riveting new book, Gordon Kerr investigates the fascinating history behind the global obsession with coffee, from its Ethiopian origins to the legends, myths, geographical locations, and somewhat eccentric characters that have helped make it the staple that it is today. Proliferating high streets, towns, and cities across Europe, coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years and has succeeded in creating new and exciting hubs of commerce, news, and debate, where deals could be done and revolution could be incited. Yet, despite coffee's very modern role, its origins stretch back to the days of intrepid travelers and merchants, who told tales of this new and exotic beverage.

Following the growth in popularity through to the 21st-century explosion of coffee shop culture, A Short History of Coffee lifts the Styrofoam lid on both the business of coffee, as well as the pleasures that it brings its drinkers.

By: Gordon Kerr
Imprint: Oldcastle Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9780857304209
ISBN 10: 0857304208
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 September 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gordon Kerr worked in bookselling and publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of several titles including A Short History of Europe, A Short History of Africa, A Short History of China, A Short History of Brazil, A Short History of the First World War, A Short History of the Vietnam War, A Short History of the Middle East, A Short History of Religion and The War That Never Ended. He divides his time between Dorset and Southwest France.

Reviews for A Short History of Coffee

'Informative, fascinating and extremely well-researched...Gordon Kerr's book is a mini masterpiece' - Rob Minshull, ABC Brisbane on A Short History of the Vietnam War; 'Factual and even-handed, Kerr presents a fair-minded introduction of basic Chinese history' - Booklist on A Short History of China; 'Thoroughly rewarding' - Travelmag on A Short History of the Middle East