The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World
9 hrs. 36 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Virginia Postrel
Author
Virginia Postrel
Narrator
Alexandra Maksimova
Narrator
Alexandra Maksimova
Description
A human story is closely tied to textiles. Since the appearance of the first thread, our passion for fabrics has driven the development of technologies, economics, politics, and culture. In her book "The Thread of History," Virginia Postrel brings together data from the latest research in archaeology, economic history, and the natural sciences. The trade in fabrics played an important role in the development of ancient civilizations—from the Minoans, who exported wool to Egypt, to the Romans, who wore Chinese silk. Textile revenues were key for the Renaissance and the empire of the Great Mughals, and also helped drive important chemical discoveries. "The Thread of History" is an engaging account of a powerful product in the history of humankind.
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