The Fabric of Civilization
"The story of humanity is the story of textiles--as old as civilization itself. Textiles created empires and powered invention. They established trade routes and drew nations' borders. Since the first thread was spun, fabric has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel traces this surprising history, exposing the hidden ways textiles have made our world. The origins of chemistry lie in the coloring and finishing of cloth. The beginning o
ISBN: 9781541617605
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Marc Andreessen
Finance & Investing"The story of technology is a story of human ingenuity, and nowhere is this more clear than in the story of textiles."
Matt Ridley
Science & Research"A fascinating, surprising and beautifully written history of technology, economics, and culture, told through the thread of textiles."