The Coffee-House: A Cultural History Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Coffee-House: A Cultural History Book

When the first coffeehouse opened in London in 1652, customers were bewildered by this strange new drink from Turkey—hot, bitter, and black as soot. But those who tried coffee were soon won over, and more coffee-houses were opened across London, America, and Europe. For a hundred years the coffeehouse occupied the center of urban life, creating a distinctive social culture. They played a key role in the explosion of political, financial, scientific, and literary change in the 18th century, as people gathered, discussed, and debated issues within their walls.Read More

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  • 0297843192
  • 9780297843191
  • Markman Ellis
  • 14 October 2004
  • Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 256
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