A History of Champagne (1882) is a richly illustrated historical study of Champagne and other French sparkling wines. Henry Vizetelly traces the origins of Champagne, its early reputation, the invention and evolution of sparkling wine, and its rise to worldwide fame. The book also explores vineyard regions, wine production techniques, major Champagne houses in Reims and Épernay, and comparisons with sparkling wines from Saumur, Burgundy, the Jura, and southern France. Blending history, culture, and winemaking science, it serves as one of the earliest comprehensive works on Champagne.