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Coffee and Coffeehouses: The Origins of a Social Beverage in the Medieval Near East
Ralph S. Hattox
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Description for Coffee and Coffeehouses: The Origins of a Social Beverage in the Medieval Near East
Paperback. A social history of the coffee house in Muslim society. Series: Publications on the Near East. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 18. Weight in Grams: 227.
Drawing on the accounts of early European travelers, original Arabic sources on jurisprudence and etiquette, and treatises on coffee from the period, the author recounts the colorful early history of the spread of coffee and the influence of coffeehouses in the medieval Near East. Detailed descriptions of the design, atmosphere, management, and patrons of early coffeehouses make fascinating reading for anyone interested in the history of coffee and the unique institution of the coffeehouse in urban Muslim society
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Series
Publications on the Near East
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Seattle, United States
ISBN
9780295962313
SKU
V9780295962313
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Reviews for Coffee and Coffeehouses: The Origins of a Social Beverage in the Medieval Near East
"Coffee and its ‘house’ became a noticeable and long-lasting fixture in Muslim society and arguably a historical force to be reckoned with..How it all began can be learned form this short book, which is written with great care and full, reliable documentation."
American Historical Review
American Historical Review