by Tim Unwin (Author) Wine and the Vine provides an introduction to the historical geography of viticulture and the wine trade from prehistory to the present. Throughout, the rich symbolic and cultural significance of wine is related to its evolution as a commercial product. The book thus discusses both the numerous symbolic roles assigned to wine and the vine by people of different religions and also the internationalisation of wine production and marketing. Back Jacket Wine and the Vine provides an introduction to the historical geography of viticulture and the wine trade from prehistory to the present. Throughout, the rich symbolic and cultural significance of wine is related to its evolution as a commercial product. The book discusses both the numerous symbolic roles assigned to wine and the vine by people of different religions and also the internationalisation of wine production and marketing. Author Biography Tim Unwin is a Reader in Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. Number of Pages: 436 Dimensions: 0.76 x 9.24 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 13, 2005