Books by Sophie and Michael Coe
The True History of Chocolate
by Sophie and Michael Coe
They tell a series of fantastic stories about the decadence of chocolate houses, especially in the aristocratic quarter of St James's, which is where most of the bona fide chocolate houses were and how, unlike coffee, they were associated with gambling, with sedition, and with sex.
Interviews where books by Sophie and Michael Coe 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.
