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A History of Europe in 12 Cafés
Monica Porter
- 216 pages
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A History of Europe in 12 Cafés
Monica Porter
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Since the seventeenth century, the cafĂ©, or coffee house, in Europe has been the key gathering place of innovators and mavericks â the writers, artists, philosophers and political figures who formed influential affiliations and gave birth to revolutionary movements that still affect our lives today. It was the type of establishment ideally suited for this role. Unlike the tavern, pub or bar, where one's senses grow ever duller from alcohol, one can sit for hours in a cafĂ© with like-minded companions, consuming the coffee that sharpens wits and conversations. No wonder so many new ideas were generated in the legendary cafĂ©s of Paris and Vienna, Rome and Venice, Prague, Budapest and other major European cities. In her latest book, Monica Porter leads the reader on an entertaining waltz through six centuries, nine European countries (plus America) and a wealth of historic episodes featuring some of the most intriguing and noteworthy people who ever lived. As she reveals, playing its vital part in all their stories â at times in the background, at times front and centre â is that enticing venue: the cafĂ©. The twelve venerable establishments of the book's title â the oldest dating from 1686, the newest from 1911 â are all still in existence. And so, after learning about their fascinating historical associations, readers can experience these places for themselves, which makes the volume an ideal companion for history buffs, travellers and cafĂ©-lovers alike.
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Table des matiĂšres
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The Discovery of Coffee
- Chapter 2 The Invention of the European Coffee House
- Chapter 3 Queenâs Lane Coffee House, Oxford
- Chapter 4 Café Procope, Paris
- Chapter 5 CaffĂš Florian, Venice
- Chapter 6 CaffĂš Antico Greco, Rome
- Chapter 7 Café Central, Vienna
- Chapter 8 Café Sperl, Vienna
- Chapter 9 New York Café, Budapest
- Chapter 10 Café de Flore, Paris
- Chapter 11 CafĂ© Odeon, ZĂŒrich
- Chapter 12 Café Luitpold, Munich
- Chapter 13 Gran Café de Gijón, Madrid
- Chapter 14 Café Slavia, Prague
- Chapter 15 Coffee Houses of the American Revolution
- Appendix 1: Coffeeâs Greatest Champion, HonorĂ© de Balzac
- Appendix 2: In Extremis: the Final Haven
- Contact Information
- Acknowledgements
- Sources
- Index
- Back Cover