The Drink Traffic in the Nineteenth Century

Focusing on the alcohol industry's evolution in the 1800s, the book examines the interplay of social, economic, and political factors that fueled its growth. David Lewis investigates government regulations, the emergence of temperance movements, and the effects of alcohol on public health and morality. Additionally, he analyzes the business strategies of distillers and brewers, including their marketing practices. This historical account offers a detailed exploration of the complexities surrounding alcohol's influence on society during the nineteenth century.