ISBN: 9780332414713 - o vinho (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the social and cultural impact of alcohol abuse in 19th century Portugal, demonstrating how deeply it affected every level of society. It reveals the extent to which wine was interwoven into Portuguese culture, being seen as an essential stimulant for work and a source of comfort, strength and joy. However, the author also shows how this reliance on alcohol led to a devastating cycle of poverty, crime, and violence, with wine becoming a symbol of both the nation's vitality and its despair. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including government data, newspaper accounts, and personal testimonies, the author explores the complex relationship between alcohol and Portuguese society, highlighting the ways in which it both shaped and was shaped by the country's history and culture. This insightful and meticulously researched book sheds new light on a neglected aspect of Portuguese history, exposing the tragic consequences of a society that allowed alcohol to become its master. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…