Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England: A History

"Nineteen Centuries of Drink in England: A History" by Richard Valpy French is a journey through England that starts way back in Roman times, looking at the drinking habits of its people. It shows how drinks like mead and ale were common before the Romans came and how wine became popular after they did. The book talks about how drinking became a big part of English life, showing up in social gatherings and even how the country was run. It gives a big picture view of how what people drank changed over time and how it shaped who they were, from what they ate to how they partied.