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Ancient Wine - (Princeton Science Library) by Patrick E McGovern (Paperback)

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  • A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient viniculture The history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine.
  • 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.
  • 464 Pages
  • Cooking + Food + Wine, Beverages
  • Series Name: Princeton Science Library

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A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient viniculture

The 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, 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.



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"Honorable Mention for the Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Geology and Earth Sciences Professional/Scholarly Award, Association of American Publishers"

"Winner of the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin Grand Prize, History, Literature and Fine Arts Category"

"Winner of the Research Prize, Asociación Internacional de Historia y Civilización de la Vid y el Vino"



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.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 464
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Beverages
Series Title: Princeton Science Library
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Patrick E McGovern
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2019
TCIN: 83758372
UPC: 9780691197203
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-3714
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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