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The Coffee House: A Cultural History

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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.
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ISBN:
9780297843191
Subtitle:
A Cultural History
Publisher:
George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Author:
Ellis, Markman
Subject:
General
Subject:
History
Subject:
Restaurants
Subject:
Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Subject:
Europe - Great Britain - General
Subject:
HIS054000
Subject:
London (England) History 18th century.
Subject:
London (England) Social life and customs.
Publication Date:
October 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
9.46x8.54x1.20 in. 1.48 lbs.
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