{"title":"Caroline Cheung","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eCaroline Cheung\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for her remarkable contributions to the realms of history and military literature. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Cheung has masterfully crafted narratives that bring past events to life in vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her most notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eDolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gripping tale that transports readers to pivotal moments in history, providing a fresh perspective on the lives and experiences of those who lived through these times. Each book in her collection offers a blend of meticulous research and compelling storytelling, making history both accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Cheung's works are an excellent choice for readers who appreciate in-depth historical insights alongside a riveting narrative. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, her books promise a rich and rewarding reading experience, offering both education and entertainment in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Caroline Cheung's collection and discover the stories that have shaped our world, told through the lens of an exceptional author dedicated to bringing history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dolia-by-caroline-cheung-9780691243009","title":"Dolia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of the Roman Empire's enormous wine industry told through the remarkable ceramic storage and shipping containers that made it possible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe average resident of ancient Rome drank two-hundred-and-fifty litres of wine a year, almost a bottle a day, and the total annual volume of wine consumed in the imperial capital would have overflowed the Pantheon. But Rome was too densely developed and populated to produce its own food, let alone wine. How were the Romans able to get so much wine? The key was the dolium—the ancient world's largest type of ceramic wine and food storage and shipping container, some of which could hold as much as two-thousand litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDolia\u003c\/i\u003e, classicist and archaeologist Caroline Cheung tells the story of these vessels—from their emergence and evolution to their major impact on trade and their eventual disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on new archaeological discoveries and unpublished material, \u003ci\u003eDolia\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the industrial and technological developments, the wide variety of workers and skills, and the investments behind the Roman wine trade. As the trade expanded, potters developed new techniques to build large, standardised dolia for bulk fermentation, storage, and shipment. Dolia not only determined the quantity of wine produced but also influenced its quality, becoming the backbone of the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs dolia swept across the Mediterranean and brought wine from the far reaches of the empire to the capital's doorstep, these vessels also drove economic growth—from rural vineyards and ceramic workshops to the wine shops of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing these unique containers at the centre of the story, \u003ci\u003eDolia\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking account of the Roman Empire's Mediterranean-wide wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849024098540,"sku":"9780691243009","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2417233482434.jpg?v=1759009512"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/caroline-cheung.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}