The world is constantly transforming and changing. Humans have undergone a massive evolution from the early dates of the first recorded human civilizations to the present day. Beverages provide an excellent insight on the changing continuity of history. In the book A History of the World in 6 Glasses, Tom Standage explains the changing continuities of previous societies to now using beverages. Throughout the novel, certain drinks are associated with certain time periods solely based upon the prevalence and popularity of a drink inside a specific time era. Drinks allow historians, philosophers, and even students to analyze and comprehend differences and similarities from the past to the present. Cultural and social similarities and differences
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While the rich drank the finest wines, the poor drank lesser vintage wines. Even at a convivium, like a symposion except emphasized social class, different wines were given to people based on class (77). Coca-Cola, however, unified people of different classes together. It was a social drink drunk by everyone in the country, like wine except it didn 't split people by class. Coca-Cola was sold at every grocery store and it became a symbol of America and of freedom (243). It became a drink to represent everyone in America. It was suitable for all ages and it was affordable, making it a perfect drink for all (247). Coca-Cola meant much more to people than just a soda. It unified a nation together and became a symbol of hope during World War II and the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, money was scarce and the economy was deteriorating. Because Coca-Cola was so cheap, many people could afford to buy and share a drink with someone. As it unified people together, it broke down social classes (247). Coca-Cola helped several soldiers get through many hardships during the destruction and hate that war brought (253, 257). Overall, wine and Coca-Cola were symbols of a national drink that was drunk by all except wine separated classes apart while Coca-Cola broke down
While the rich drank the finest wines, the poor drank lesser vintage wines. Even at a convivium, like a symposion except emphasized social class, different wines were given to people based on class (77). Coca-Cola, however, unified people of different classes together. It was a social drink drunk by everyone in the country, like wine except it didn 't split people by class. Coca-Cola was sold at every grocery store and it became a symbol of America and of freedom (243). It became a drink to represent everyone in America. It was suitable for all ages and it was affordable, making it a perfect drink for all (247). Coca-Cola meant much more to people than just a soda. It unified a nation together and became a symbol of hope during World War II and the Great Depression. During the Great Depression, money was scarce and the economy was deteriorating. Because Coca-Cola was so cheap, many people could afford to buy and share a drink with someone. As it unified people together, it broke down social classes (247). Coca-Cola helped several soldiers get through many hardships during the destruction and hate that war brought (253, 257). Overall, wine and Coca-Cola were symbols of a national drink that was drunk by all except wine separated classes apart while Coca-Cola broke down