In the land of Ninkasi : a history of beer in ancient Mesopotamia / Tate Paulette.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paulette, Tate, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mesopotamia.

Beer--Iraq--History--To 1500.

Beer.

Brewing--History--To 1500.

Brewing.

Iraq--Civilization--To 634.

Iraq.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]

Summary:

"In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Mesopotamia presents the narrative surrounding the world's first great beer culture. It focuses on the beers of ancient Mesopotamia while also considering the people who brewed and drank them and the places where they were drunk. The clear roadmap into the ancient source material provides insights from archaeological remains, ancient works of art, and cuneiform texts. Moreover, narrative vignettes and thought experiments were used to analyze and interpret the culture of beer drinking in ancient Mesopotamia. Additionally, In the Land of Ninkasi provides an overview of drinking styles, brewing equipment, and the gods and goddesses who governed the lives of people"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Beer in world history

The land between the rivers

Beers and brewing ingredients

Brewing technologies and techniques

Brewers and brewing spaces

Drinkers and drinking practices

The beer-drinking experience

Epilogue: reviving an ancient art.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online publisher website; title from digital cover (viewed on July 26, 2024).

Other Format:

Print version: Paulette, Tate. In the land of Ninkasi

ISBN:

9780197682470

0197682472

9780197682456

0197682456

9780197682463

0197682464

OCLC:

1428040818

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.