{"title":"Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Regan-Lefebvre is a distinguished historian and author, renowned for her insightful exploration of historical themes. Her works delve deep into the past, offering readers a captivating lens through which to view significant historical events and trends. As you navigate this collection, you'll find yourself tracing the intricate pathways of history through her expertly crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eImperial Wine\u003c\/em\u003e. In this compelling book, Regan-Lefebvre takes an intriguing look at the history of wine within the context of the British Empire. With meticulous research and engaging prose, she unknots the intricate relationships between empire and wine production, trade, and consumption. This book not only enriches our understanding of history but also offers a new perspective on how commodities have shaped, and been shaped by, global powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e themes, Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre's works promise a rich, educational, and engaging reading experience. Whether you are a seasoned history buff or just beginning to explore historical narratives, her books offer a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on pivotal moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-wine-by-jennifer-regan-lefebvre-9780520402164","title":"Imperial Wine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating and approachable deep dive into the colonial roots of the global wine industry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImperial Wine\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, rigorous history of Britain's surprising role in creating the wine industries of Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Historian Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre bridges the genres of global commodity history and imperial history, presenting provocative new research in an accessible narrative. This is the first book to argue that today's global wine industry exists as a result of settler colonialism and that imperialism was central, not incidental, to viticulture in the British colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWineries were established almost immediately after the colonization of South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand as part of a civilizing mission: tidy vines, heavy with fruit, were symbolic of Britain's subordination of foreign lands. Economically and culturally, nineteenth-century settler winemakers saw the British market as paramount. However, British drinkers were apathetic towards what they pejoratively called \"colonial wine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tables only began to turn after the First World War, when colonial wines were marketed as cheap and patriotic and started to find their niche among middle- and working-class British drinkers. 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