Books by Eric Burns
The Smoke of the Gods: A Social History of Tobacco
by Eric Burns
The way he writes about the impact of tobacco upon the culture of wit on Shakespearian London and how it affected the Mermaid wits in particular - Johnson, Spenser, and Marlowe - is incredibly lyrical.
Interviews where books by Eric Burns were recommended
The best books on London’s Addictions, recommended by Dr Matthew Green
The social historian argues London is an intrinsically addictive city. He charts its history through its dependencies on chocolate, tobacco, coffee, and tea.
