Alcohol; Its Place And Power

By James Miller and James Miller

Book Overview

Before the glass is raised, a society is tested. Drink reshapes homes and nations. In Alcohol; Its Place And Power, James Miller brings the pressure of conscience and evidence to bear on a question Victorian Britain argued in chapels, streets, and Parliament: what does drink do to the body, the will, and the common good? Written as a temperance movement pamphlet with the reach of social reform nonfiction and the bite of a moral philosophy essay, Miller sets out clear, public-facing arguments against drinking. He considers alcohol effects on health, the claims made for moderation, and the quiet ways alcohol and social order become entangled: work, poverty, crime, and family life. The result is direct, readable, and historically revealing - a church temperance study that also speaks to anyone curious about how reformers built a case and rallied communities. A key witness to Victorian era temperance and wider 19th century reform, this public domain temperance classic sits alongside later prohibition era writings while keeping its own distinct, ethical urgency. It captures the rhetoric of pulpit and platform, and the early language of public health, long before policy caught up to everyday realities. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Presented in its complete original text, it rewards casual readers seeking a brisk, provocative encounter with reform history, and collectors who value cleanly preserved classics with real cultural weight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354486703
• ISBN13: 9789354486708
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"