Seconded 
A big +1 on this one. I found the history fascinating and as with War and Wine, it had some very vivid detail about many of the houses still running. A must read for all champagne enthusiasts.
This is the one I just recommended, “Champagne” written by the same authors as “Wine and War”. It was a great read IMHO. Here`s a link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Champagne-Worlds-Glamorous-Triumphed-Times-ebook/dp/B003JBHVCW?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duc08-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B003JBHVCW
For something a bit different, I enjoyed it.
The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It
https://www.amazon.com/Widow-Clicquot-Story-Champagne-Empire/dp/0061288586
Just read David White’s “But First, Champagne” and it’s quite good and, more than other books in this thread, has good and up-to-date information on grower champagnes and up and coming producers. Really good info for which there is no other source (and as much as I love reading Terry Thiese’s yearly romps, he is more than a bit biased and hyperbolic both). Highly recommended.
The Champagne Guide by Tyson Stelzer is good and the Kindel book actually works like it’s supposed to.
I also liked this book and got a lot out of it re history of the region.
It is a disappointment for me. Lots of interesting material but impossible to use as a reference book as there is no index. Bibliography and glossary but no index. Huh?
Thanks for the recs, guys. Ordered the Stevenson book this AM.
Side note…if you are into Rhones and also CA wine, then you oughta order the Comiskey book American Rhones. Terrific book, just wrapping it up.
Bob, I finished the David White book this week. I enjoyed it, and I got to know and read about a # of the grower-producer names, what in French is the designation “RM”, or Recoltant-Manipulant. Didn’t know that, so learned that, too. Book was also strong on the 4 key areas, the impact each has on the area and what’s unique about each. I did feel the book fell short on some of the production/process parts, which is what I was wanting. For instance, some discussion in more depth about the dosage process and why one process is used over the other (sugar versus must, for example). And, the index part too, as you mention. I can use the book as a reference going forward and plan to but I have to know which area the producer is located within in order to find the profile.
I’m about 2/3rds of the way through Rob Walter’s Bursting Bubbles. It is a terrific read which dispels many of the myths of the region and champion’s the vineyard and grower. It is written without froth and bubble and is one of the better books on wine out there.
Disclaimer: Rob is a supplier and friend of mine and I have sold a few copies for him (other than that, no association).
Jeremy, thanks for the tip (and your wine posts, which I dig a lot). The book seems to be only available through the author’s website, and it ships from Australia, it seems? Is that right? Amazon has nothing to sell. I’m OK spending $25 on shipping if this is the only option.
Jeremy, as with Frank, I`m also interested in acquiring a copy and awaiting your reply as to where it can be purchased. Many thanks.
^Me too.
Rob’s book can be bought from his website
https://www.bibendum.com.au/BURSTING-BUBBLES-A-NEW-BOOK-ON-CHAMPAGNE/
Rob’s website would be your best bet fellas. I’m not sure there’s an e-version planned.
Jeremy, I will buy this week.
As for the Stevenson book, I’m digging the first few chapters, as he gets into the weeds more about how/what/why of the production process. This is some of what I wanted to learn with the first book.
This site only appears to be for businesses. What am I missing?
Found the same issues. There has to be an easier way to do this.