Project Gutenberg 2014-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 158 Gervinus, Georg Gottfried 1805 1871 Gervinus, G. G. (Georg Gottfried) 20014718 The Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch Produced by Chris Curnow, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Art of Drinking: A Historical Sketch" by Georg Gottfried Gervinus is a philosophical examination of the cultural significance of wine and the practice of drinking, written in the late 19th century. This historical account investigates the evolution of drinking customs, particularly in relation to societal development and civilization, suggesting that an understanding of potology offers insights into human culture and morality. Gervinus, notable for his influence in historical scholarship, invites readers to see the importance of this seemingly trivial subject through a serious lens. The book spans various epochs, tracing the history of wine from its mythological origins to its role in shaping social customs and state affairs. Gervinus argues that wine is not just a physical indulgence but also a vital element of spiritual and intellectual enjoyment, serving as a catalyst for social interaction and cultural refinement. He discusses the links between wine-drinking and civilizational progress, illustrating how the art of drinking resonates with historical developments across different societies, including notable examples from ancient Greeks to more restrictive cultures like China, where the regulations surrounding alcohol reflected deeper societal values. Ultimately, Gervinus's exploration reveals the profound connections between drinking, camaraderie, and the evolution of human thought and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Wine and wine making Drinking customs Beer GT Text Category: History - Other Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: Philosophy & Ethics 75079 2025-07-19T04:50:28.804874 text/html 51989 2024-10-24T11:17:20 text/html 129609 2025-07-19T04:50:30.798875 application/epub+zip 128138 2025-07-19T04:50:29.291855 application/epub+zip 78986 2025-07-19T04:50:29.041870 application/epub+zip 166271 2025-07-19T04:50:32.142859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155085 2025-07-19T04:50:30.547858 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106126 2022-09-21T11:34:48.226479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 63069 2025-07-19T04:50:28.674864 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43060 2024-10-24T11:17:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18123 2025-07-19T04:50:32.265834 application/rdf+xml 13836 2025-07-19T04:50:29.105848 image/jpeg 2251 2025-07-19T04:50:29.073866 image/jpeg 122775 2025-07-19T04:50:28.814848 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia