Much Lamented Death of Madam Geneva. The eighteenth century gin craze
Details:
- Author(s) Dillon, Patrick
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2002
- Pages 354pp; illus
- Publisher Review
- Place Published London
Topics:
- Name Consumption, consumerism & associated ethics
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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An account of gin drinking in London following its introduction into Britain in late 18th century. Its rise to epidemic proportions and its subsequent decline. Covers gin drinkers, sellers and distillers as well as politicians