Champagne How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed over War and Hard Times

Name: Champagne How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed over War and Hard Times
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ISBN: 9780060737931

ISBN-10: 006073793X

ISBN-13: 9780060737931

Edition: N/A

Authors: Don Kladstrup, Petie Kladstrup

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It's been said that Champagne in northern France has been the site of more bloody battles, fiery incursions, and large-scale wars than any other place on earth. From the time of Attila the Hun to the Germans in World War II, countless invaders have tried to conquer this strife-torn land. Yet somehow it managed to become the birthplace of the world's most beloved wine. In this engrossing and unforgettable history, authors Don and Petie Kladstrup show how this sparkling wine, born of bloodshed, became a symbol of glamour, good times, and celebration. It's a story filled with larger-than-life characters: Dom Prignon, the father of champagne, who, contrary to popular belief, worked his…

Book details

List price: $15.99
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 11/28/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Petie Kladstrup is a freelance writer who has written widely about France & French life. Contributor to "Wine Spectator", she divides her time between Paris & Normandy.