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Savored by peasants and Tsars alike, vodka has been both a joy and a scourge in Russia for centuries. This exploration delves into the drink's origins, questioning whether it was a national discovery from medieval monastery brewing or an imported secret. It also examines when vodka first gained its reputation for incapacitating drinkers. With sharp wit and rigorous scholarship, William Pokhlebkin, a prominent historian, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind Russia's most famous beverage. His findings reveal the social, economic, and technical contexts that shaped vodka's emergence, as well as insights into how it should be consumed. Pokhlebkin presents a unique portrayal of the societal and psychological factors that contributed to modern Russia, arguing that control over vodka production has historically equated to control over the nation—first by the Boyars, then the Tsars, and later the Bolsheviks. He critiques Gorbachev's attempts to suppress vodka, which inadvertently empowered the Mafia in its production and distribution, leading to the failure of perestroika. He contends that both prohibition and excessive drinking exacerbate each other, asserting that vodka itself does not cause drunkenness; rather, it is the irresponsible consumption that leads to such outcomes. This work reflects Pokhlebkin's passion for vodka and his critique of its misuse.
Acquisto del libro
History of Vodka, В. В. Похлебкин, Renfrey Clarke, V. V. Pokhlebkina
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1992
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
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- Titolo
- History of Vodka
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Editore
- Verso Books
- Pubblicato
- 1992
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 238
- ISBN10
- 0860913597
- ISBN13
- 9780860913597
- Serie
- Categoria
- Tag
- Tema stórico, Commercio, Libri di cucina, Scienze Naturali, Gialli, Manuali e guide, Arte, Racconti, Scienza, Salute, Tecnologia, Cibo, Spazio, Letteratura specialistica, Russia, Giornalismo e Pubblicistica, Cultura, Storia degli Stati Uniti, Storia Culturale, Fantasmagorie e fantasmi, Razza, Razzismo, Ingegneria Meccanica, Vino, Criminalità, Storia sociale, Industria, Avvincente, Bevande, Europa Orientale, Birra, Cocktail
- Descrizione
- Savored by peasants and Tsars alike, vodka has been both a joy and a scourge in Russia for centuries. This exploration delves into the drink's origins, questioning whether it was a national discovery from medieval monastery brewing or an imported secret. It also examines when vodka first gained its reputation for incapacitating drinkers. With sharp wit and rigorous scholarship, William Pokhlebkin, a prominent historian, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind Russia's most famous beverage. His findings reveal the social, economic, and technical contexts that shaped vodka's emergence, as well as insights into how it should be consumed. Pokhlebkin presents a unique portrayal of the societal and psychological factors that contributed to modern Russia, arguing that control over vodka production has historically equated to control over the nation—first by the Boyars, then the Tsars, and later the Bolsheviks. He critiques Gorbachev's attempts to suppress vodka, which inadvertently empowered the Mafia in its production and distribution, leading to the failure of perestroika. He contends that both prohibition and excessive drinking exacerbate each other, asserting that vodka itself does not cause drunkenness; rather, it is the irresponsible consumption that leads to such outcomes. This work reflects Pokhlebkin's passion for vodka and his critique of its misuse.