Routledge Liquid Pleasures - Social History of British Drinks

Explore the deep connection between beverage consumption and British culture with Liquid Pleasures: A Social History of Drinks in Modern Britain. Published by Routledge, this book examines how drinking has functioned as much more than just a way to satisfy thirst. It looks at how liquid consumption serves as a necessity, a comfort, an indulgence, or a central social activity. Author John Burnett provides an engrossing study covering the period from the late seventeenth century to the present day. The text follows the daily rhythm of British life, from the first cup of tea in the morning to mid-morning coffee, evening beers, and the final night-cap. This historical study investigates how drinking patterns have shifted over time. It examines how individual preferences are shaped by factors such as age, gender, region, and class. By looking at how different eras viewed the same beverages, the book offers a unique perspective on the changing social fabric of Britain through its liquid history.