Description
The Victoria Wine Company, with its more than 900 stores dotting the map of England, is one of the most familiar features of the British urban scene. With his customary acuity and narrative grace, Asa Briggs recounts the story of the company's growth from one small London shop to its present near-institutional stature. Set within the context of British social history, his account enhances our historical understanding of both drink consumption and business organization. -- From publisher's description.
