The book "Nineteen Centuries of Drinking in England: A History" by the author Richard Valpi French is an important work that studies the evolution of the culture of alcohol consumption in England over a significant period - from antiquity to the 19th century. The author examines the impact of drinking on society, its religious and sociocultural aspects, as well as changes and trends in the consumption of various beverages over the centuries. Richard Valpy French explores the role of taverns, alehouses and other establishments that served as a place for communication and exchange of ideas among the inhabitants of England. This book will be a useful source of information for those interested in the history of alcohol culture and its impact on the development of society.