Zestig miljoen jaar borrelen; Een korte geschiedenis | Jeroen Derks

Zestig miljoen jaar borrelen; Een korte geschiedenis by Jeroen Derks is a thought-provoking Dutch-language book about the ancient relationship between alcohol and humankind. Why do we drink? Why do we keep doing it despite the downsides? And how deeply is alcohol woven into our evolution, culture and social habits?

Derks takes readers on a journey through time: from distant ancestors eating fermented fruit to shamans, worship, early civilisations and the rise of taverns. The book touches on cultures such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, China and America.

This book shows that alcohol is far more than just a drink. It plays a role in rituals, stories, gatherings, identity and social cohesion. With an accessible writing style, subtle humour and scientific grounding, Derks explains why alcohol has such a persistent place in human life and society.

Zestig miljoen jaar borrelen is interesting for whisky lovers, wine and beer drinkers, food enthusiasts, historians and anyone who has ever wondered why alcohol remains so present in our culture. It is not a technical whisky guide, but a fascinating book about the broader history behind the glass.

Book Details
Language: Dutch
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Author: Jeroen Derks
ISBN / barcode: 9789024467891
Weight: 0.4 kg
Subject: alcohol history, evolution, culture, drinking, humanity and society