World History Essay

A review on “ A History of the World in 6 Glasses” History can be observed through many different events and times. Some people dictate history by the wars fought, some by the art of that era, but the book “The History of the World in 6 Glasses” does it by drinks. Those 6 drinks would of course be, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Coffee, Tea, and Cola. Throughout History, these drinks have been prominent and each have had incredible significant value in their respective periods. Some were used as currency,…

Throughout civilization, man has revolted against authority. In ancient Rome, slaves rebelled against their owners. For example, Spartacus led a slave army that took eight Roman legions to quell. Rebellion happens when people want to change aspects of authority; they want to modify inequitable laws, to reduce heavy taxes, and to improve their lives. Rebellions can tranform a society view by believing that laws unjust, issuing challenges against authority, and reforming to create betterment for…

A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage Reflection • The rise of beer was closely associated with the domestication of grains and the eventual adoption of farming by nomadic tribes after they began settling into an agricultural lifestyle in the areas surrounding the Fertile Crescent. Beer was a unifying force in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt because everyone had access to it and it wasn’t just a drink for the rich. Beer was often times used as a form of currency because it was…

made without any considerations in mind. When constructing monuments, it is important to consider the size, materials, location, and purpose in order to cherish those outstanding accomplishments and to adequately respect those that sacrificed for history. To memorialize events or people, a group or agency must consider the size and materials of the monument. The size determines whether the person or event is receiving the right amount of credit and remembrance. When it was decided that a…

In A History of the World in 6 Glasses, Tom Standage embarks on a journey through history of mankind on the significance of agriculture to our early society. Eventually, leads to the rise of certain alcoholic beverages in our modern/early society. Thus, Standage briefly goes over how humans settle down, which leads to the creation of cities, our departure from our old nomadic lifestyle as hunter-gatherer, due to humans growing their own food from the wild grains discovered. Eventually our crops…

The American Revolution that resulted in American independence is one of the biggest feats in World History. It is not only one of the first instances of colonies rebelling against a tyrannical government, but also one of the few instances the World superpower at the time, the British, were defeated in combat/war. Separation stemmed mainly from the colonist yearn to free themselves of the British and the tyrannical monarch, King Henry III. However, as a new nation the Americans were met with…

Tom Standage, the author of A History of the World in Six Glasses. Standage purpose of this book is to prove that civilization and globalization came about due to six different drinks: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Each drink acted as a spark to a new era of technology and advancement. At the start of the Neolithic revolution the only available drink was water, typically contaminated with many waterborne diseases. Around 9,000 BCE beer was first discovered by the spread of wild…

His misery highlights his position under the will of nature. His dependence on the seasons for pleasure illustrates his uncivilized temperament. The characteristics of summer are his “chief delights,” emphasizing the correlation between the external world and his state of mind (131). This reliance on nature serves to highlight his lack of civilization. Later, the joys of summer “desert” the monster, reinforcing the idea of abandonment and isolation through the personification of the season…

- they are always shifting and changing to fit the needs of its members. One can see this throughout history - there are many examples of shifting ideologies, political viewpoints, and societal structures. During the nineteenth century in Europe, however, the changes to these points are astounding. Ideas change radically throughout Europe and the West, sending ripples of change throughout the world over time. Political structures are completely overthrown and new ones set in place, and societal…

Synthesis Essay In the book A History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage it is explained how the Mesopotamians saw beer and bread as a way to distinguish those who are civilized and those who are savages. The Egyptians also cherished beer greatly and was a great deal of importance to them especially because it was used as an offering to their gods. In both cases beer holds an important value to both societies. Tom Standage explains the similarities between the Mesopotamian and Egyptian…